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Wilshere claims Spain would call Dowman up for World Cup

Jack Wilshere has made a passionate case for Arsenal’s teenage sensation Max Dowman to be included in England’s 2026 World Cup squad, insisting that rivals like Spain would not hesitate to cap such a precocious talent. The former Gunners midfielder, who now manages Luton Town, believes the 16-year-old possesses a level of natural ability that even exceeds his own breakthrough years at the Emirates.

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Themba Zwane, Bafana Bafana, March 2026

Mofokeng or Zwane – who is better? - 'Rele is not growing; let's talk after 10 years!'

The Masandawana star is at the sunset of his career, while the Bucs' forward has just begun his career. There has been a raging debate on who will eventually succeed Mshishi given how the experienced playmaker has been influential, especially for his club. President Yama 2000 has shown signs he is ready to step up, but is the debate on who is better coming at the right time?

Hugo Broos, Helman Mkhalele and Grant Johnson, Bafana Bafana

'SA have no quality it's a miracle we qualified for WC! Now legends have a say; Hugo can do what he wants'

Football lovers in the country will have a rare opportunity to cheer for their own in the forthcoming global competition to be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States. This is the first time in nearly a quarter-century that the National Team qualified for the prestigious tournament. They are in Group A alongside Mexico, the Czech Republic, and South Korea.

Thapelo Maseko, Bafana Bafana vs Panama

Bafana Bafana loss is good! Ex-Pirates claims

The South African National Team made a list of teams that will be chasing the global crown in the tournament that will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11. However, Hugo Broos' men were not impressive in the recent two international friendlies at home about two months before the competition.

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Germany legend Low speaks out on links to Ghana job

Former Germany head coach Joachim Low has broken his silence regarding reports that he is set to manage Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. The 66-year-old has been out of the dugout since leaving the DFB in 2021 and is currently being linked with a sensational return to the international stage.