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The Soweto giants coach has officially thrown down the gauntlet to the Belgian mentor regarding the international future of the experienced goalkeeper. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Bucs shot-stopper has become the subject of intense debate following his consistent exclusion from the national setup.

The centre-back's move from the Soweto giants to the USA may have divided opinion in the coaching dugout, but there is no debating the financial windfall the young defender has secured. The South Africa international has traded the PSL for Major League Soccer in a deal that has catapulted him into a different stratosphere of wealth.

Just a day after the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture revealed the names of 16 local fans who will go to the tournament after winning the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fan Competition, he also announced that the government had invited the South Africa squad from when they hosted the global showpiece 16 years ago to attend the opening match of the 2026 edition.

Masterchef’s future with the Sea Robbers is hanging in the balance as the 2025/26 season enters its final weeks. The midfielder, who joined the Buccaneers with high expectations, now faces the very real possibility of being shown the exit door after just one campaign in Soweto.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture has revealed the names of 16 local fans who will go to the tournament, representing one fan winner from each Betway Premiership side. This comes hot on the heels of the Minister confirming he will fund 20 local musicians to perform at the global showpiece. But so far there's no room for the Bafana superfan who clashed with the minister over funding for her proposed trip to the finals.

The Men in Red coach has addressed the high-profile error made by Mbekezeli Mbokazi during a disappointing Major League Soccer defeat. The South African youngster saw a misplaced pass lead directly to an opposition goal in a tight contest against FC Cincinnati.

The Tshwane giants coach has delivered a significant boost to the Masandawana faithful with a fresh update on the highly-rated defender's fitness. The veteran has been a massive miss for Downs and the national team, having spent the vast majority of the current campaign on the treatment table.

The Buccaneers' youth product has been warned that his place in the Bafana setup for the upcoming World Cup is far from guaranteed. After a difficult domestic campaign that saw Burnley relegated from the Premier League, a former national team boss believes the striker must prove himself all over again.

The Babina Noko midfielder has issued a firm warning regarding the future of South African football, insisting that the country must do more to retain its top coaching talent. The PSL veteran highlighted a worrying trend of local tactical experts seeking opportunities abroad rather than staying to develop the next generation of domestic stars.

The South African side's head coach has laid down a formidable challenge for his defenders as the race for places in the global showpiece squad intensifies. With a wealth of options at his disposal, the Belgian tactician has lifted the lid on the non-negotiable physical attributes required to thrive at the highest level of international football.