The Belgian is determined to help South Africa to dine with the big boys in the global competition to be jointly held by Mexico, Canada and the United States.
The teenager has been doing well for both club and country, playing high profile matches consistently despite making his senior debut barely a year ago.
With legendary clubs disappearing and communities losing their football identity, many are asking: is the PSL losing its soul, and are the fans being left behind?
The Super Eagles have been struggling in their bid to qualify for the quadrennial global football tournament and their coach's job seems to be on the block.
South Africa could find themselves being penalised by the world football governing body after fielding a player who was supposed to be serving a suspension.
Although the experienced defender is yet to be involved for the Tshwane giants this season, Bafana head coach Hugo Broos called him up for World Cup qualifiers.
The coach who scouted the in-form Sea Robber has revealed that several top-flight clubs were approached to sign the star, but they were unwilling to give him a chance.
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