Keanu Cupido of Mamelodi Sundowns challenges Thulani Gumdede of Richards Bay FC during the Betway Premiership. Cupido is a Bafana Bafana World Cup prospect.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido says he would be honoured to earn a place in Bafana Bafana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following an impressive breakthrough season at Chloorkop.
The centre-back has emerged as one of Sundowns’ most reliable performers under coach Miguel Cardoso during the 2025/26 campaign.
Since arriving from Cape Town City FC in January 2025, Cupido has quickly established himself as a key figure in Sundowns’ defensive structure through a combination of composure, physicality and leadership.
The 28-year-old has played a major role in helping the Brazilians challenge strongly on both domestic and continental fronts this season.
