Supercoppa di Lega - Generale

Amakhosi players’ continued exclusion from the national team reflects how standards have dropped at Naturena. A former Buccaneers star has not minced his words, insisting the Glamour Boys currently do not have players deserving of a place in the squad. He believes the situation highlights just how far the club has fallen from the level expected of a team of its stature.

The Belgian tactician has named his preliminary squad ahead of the friendly games against Panama later in March. The games have been lined up as part of Bafana's preparations for the global football bonanza in the middle of this year. Already, the coach's preliminary squad has been analysed, and questions have arisen on who should be in and who does not deserve a place in it.

The 28-year-old recently broke into Miguel Cardoso’s starting line-up after spending time on the sidelines due to injury. The ex-Buccaneers star has shown signs of gelling well with the Masandawana squad, delivering solid performances and providing an assist in the three matches he has featured in for the Tshwane side. While Innocent Mdledle has been impressed with the move, he has also issued a stern warning as expectations continue to grow around the in-form winger.

The Buccaneers coach was expected to show frustration at the opponent’s goalkeeper for denying the Soweto giants a chance to widen their lead in the Premier Soccer League. Instead, the former Marumo Gallants tactician praised the custodian for his heroic performance. In a moment of admiration, he described the goalkeeper’s display by offering one of the most spiritual applauses for the match-saving efforts.