LKS Lodz Overview

Ntsako 'Neverdie' Makhubela is a name familiar to followers of South African football, having once been tipped for stardom during his time with Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows. Now 32, the midfielder is preparing for a return to the Betway Premiership after a testing period in the wilderness of the second tier.

The 26-year-old’s rise from the dusty streets of Limpopo to the global stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the stuff of football fairytales. The Orlando Pirates marksman recently realised a lifelong dream by representing South Africa at the tournament, but his path to the professional ranks was far from conventional.

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Ricardo Goss has expressed his deep frustration with the level of criticism aimed at the national team following their difficult start to the 2026 World Cup. Speaking from the team base in Mexico, the shot-stopper directed his ire specifically at television analysts, many of whom are former professionals and ex-teammates of the current squad.