South Korea Overview

The Brazilians captain has broken his silence regarding his future at Chloorkop following the club's historic CAF Champions League triumph. The veteran midfielder remains a focal point of the Masandawana dynasty, but questions regarding his longevity have surfaced as his contract nears its conclusion.

The midfielder believes the recent domestic and continental success of South Africa's biggest clubs will provide a massive psychological lift for Hugo Broos' team. With the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the Masandawana star feels the winning momentum at club level is exactly what the national team needs to make an impact on the global stage.

Taegeuk Warriors boss has admitted that physical conditioning will be the greatest obstacle for his side at upcoming global showpiece, citing the punishing effects of high altitude. The Asian giants are taking no chances as they prepare for a difficult Group A campaign that includes a meeting with Hugo Broos’ South Africa, at altitude in Guadalupe.

The Al-Ettifaq winger has opened up on social media following a turbulent period that saw him lose his place in the national team setup for the upcoming global tournament after picking up a serious knee injury in training with his club.