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South Africa's return to the world stage was ruined on Thursday night as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat against World Cup co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium. Despite the backlash regarding a perceived negative tactical setup, the captain has jumped to the defence of the Belgian coach.

Javier Aguirre has tipped the Orlando Pirates sensation for a major overseas move and admitted he is seeking revenge against Bafana Bafana following a painful AFCON defeat during his time in charge of Egypt.

Mlungisi "Professor" Ngubane has offered a scathing assessment of the Buccaneers' latest transfer activity following a busy period of arrivals and departures at the Soweto giants. Despite the team’s recent success on the pitch, the retired midfielder remains unconvinced by the profile of the players being drafted into the squad.

Amakhosi are preparing to make a grand return to the African stage, with the club making it clear they have no intention of simply making up the numbers in the CAF Confederation Cup. After securing a third-place finish in the Premier Soccer League, the Glamour Boys are ready to use their continental ticket as a launchpad for a new era of dominance.