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The Bafana head coach has opened up on his decision to include Mamelodi Sundowns star in his final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite the attacker being a notable absentee from the initial preliminary list, his red-hot domestic form proved impossible for the national team technical block to overlook.

The veteran coach has shed light on the difficult process behind his latest squad selection, admitting that leaving out a veteran figure was a deeply personal task. The South African head coach recently finalised his roster for the crucial upcoming double-header against Kenya in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Masandawana faces a race against time to secure the future of Allende, with the Chilean playmaker currently entering the final months of his contract at Chloorkop. The South American midfielder has become a cornerstone of the Brazilians' dominant tactical set-up since his arrival in 2022, leaving the club hierarchy desperate to avoid losing him for nothing at the end of the season.

The Tshwane giants' mentor has explained why the 29-year-old defender is yet to feature regularly since arriving at Chloorkop. Despite the excitement surrounding his arrival, the former Orlando Pirates star is still waiting for his opportunity, while other new recruits have already hit the ground running.