Downs' midfield lynchpin is at the centre of intense transfer speculation as his performances on the world stage attract heavy interest from abroad. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing, the Bafana Bafana sensation has been linked with a lucrative move to the Middle East.
Bafana Bafana legend has singled out Bucs forward for immense praise following South Africa’s historic 1-0 victory over South Korea. The Soweto giants' striker spearheaded the attack as Hugo Broos’ side secured their passage into the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup.
The 27-year-old has opened up on the mental resilience required to overcome his opening-match horror show at the 2026 World Cup. After a red card against El Tricolor threatened to derail his tournament, the midfielder returned to inspire South Africa to a historic victory over the Taegeuk Warriors.
The Bayern Munich centre-back has offered a public apology following his emotional reaction to being substituted during the Taegeuk Warriors' 1-0 defeat to South Africa. The defender was seen visibly frustrated on the touchline as the Asians fell to a shock loss against Hugo Broos’ side in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.