Mshishi was part of the South Africa squad that played Panama on Friday in an international friendly staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. It was a massive return for the 36-year-old, who is hoping to make the final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The players’ quest to secure places at the global football tournament continues, but the coach says he has already made up his mind about the bulk of the squad he intends to select. He insisted that even if some players deliver below expectations against Panama on Tuesday, they would still form part of his final selection.
Bafana Bafana are in action once again against the Central African state on Tuesday, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations intensify. Both nations will be chasing the crown in the global tournament that will be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States from June 11 to July 19.
South Africa return to action for a second match in four days, hosting the Central Americans in an international friendly match at Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday. After the two sides played to a 1-1 draw at Moses Mabhida Stadium last Friday, at stake is victory, a morale-boosting result as they both gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The former Amakhosi star has pointed out what Hugo Broos must sort out before it is too late. The national team is in camp for a second friendly game against Panama, which is a preparation for the upcoming global showpiece.
There have been questions about the future of the South American who had two successful seasons in the Premier Soccer League with Masandawana before his controversial exit. The versatile attacker's future is not guaranteed since he has just a couple of months before his current deal with Spanish lower-league outfit Cultural Leonesa.
The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.
Who sponsors the Premier Soccer League?
In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.
How many teams are in the PSL?
16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.
Who runs the PSL?
The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.
Who has won the league title the most?
Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.
Which club holds the record for the most goals scored in a season?
Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.
Which club has amassed the most points in a single PSL season?
Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.
Which player scored the most goals in a single PSL season?
Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.
Who holds the PSL appearance record?
Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.