Copa Resumen

Molde FK defender has spoken candidly about the challenges he faced during his early days with the South African national team. Despite his rapid rise from TS Galaxy to European football, the left-back revealed that his initial transition into the international setup was far from smooth.

The former Manchester United midfielder has delivered a ringing endorsement for Bolton Wanderers full-back Max Conway to be integrated into the Bafana Bafana setup. The 23-year-old, who was instrumental in helping the Trotters secure promotion to the Championship, remains eligible for South Africa through his maternal grandmother.

Bucs legend has sparked a massive debate by claiming that Hugo Broos did not build the foundation of the current South Africa national team. Instead, the former Buccaneers star credits Pitso Mosimane with creating the core that has led Bafana Bafana back to prominence.

The KwaZulu-Natal-born star is beginning to silence his harshest critics following a series of commanding performances in the heart of the South African midfield. The Tondela man was a standout performer as Bafana secured a hard-fought victory over the Pharaohs in Cairo, proving he can be the creative force the national team requires.