Olwethu Makhanya reflects the globalised footballer.
Fashion is no longer something that sits quietly on the sidelines of football. It moves with the game, influences it and in many ways now defines it.
From tunnel walks to post-match arrivals and social media posts, players have become style leaders whose choices ripple far beyond the pitch.
The Bafana Bafana squad heading to the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America is a clear example of how football and fashion now speak the same language.
Head coach Hugo Broos recently named his final 26-man squad on Wednesday, May 27, at a presidential send-off event in Pretoria.
