Amakhosi fans have been told to temper their expectations for Mokwana as the Bafana Bafana international begins his journey at Naturena. Despite the excitement surrounding the former Sekhukhune United star, former teammate Linda Mntambo has warned that one player cannot be expected to carry the burden of the club's rebuilding phase.
The 23-year-old is quickly making a name for himself in the Austrian Bundesliga, and his club coaches are convinced that a spot in the South African national team is only a matter of time. The former Cape Town City star has adapted rapidly to European football, providing a creative spark for SV Ried despite the physical demands of his new environment.
South Africa's head coach has dismissed concerns regarding the Bucs winger's lack of regular minutes at club level ahead of a crucial international window. The Bafana boss remains focused on national team performance rather than the rotation policies implemented by players' clubs.
The Kenya head coach has taken a dig at Pitso Mosimane's predecessor by claiming South Africa's stars were "tense" and "nervous" during the tenure of former manager Hugo Broos. The Bafana Bafana legend believes the national team is finally playing with freedom under their new coach, suggesting a higher ceiling could have been reached at the 2026 World Cup.
South Africa's captain has expressed his delight at the return of key defensive and attacking personnel ahead of their crucial double-header against Kenya. The camp has been boosted by the return of several familiar faces who played pivotal roles in the nation's recent international achievements.
GOAL brings you all the details on how to watch Pitso Mosimane's Bafana take on Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. This is the first match of two crucial qualifying games between them same opponents.
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