Bafana Bafana full-back Bradley Cross.
Bradley Cross has finally worked his way into the Bafana Bafana squad for the Fifa World Cup, revealing that it was vital to block out the outside noise and focus entirely on his own journey.
Cross was included in the final 26-member Bafana squad heading to North America, announced by coach Hugo Broos at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House on Wednesday night. His inclusion caught some by surprise, given that he had been cast out of the international set-up for some time. Cross, though, reflected on his call-up as reaping the hard-earned rewards of his labour.
“Personally, this has been a long-term goal. I have made the preliminary squad quite a few times,” Cross said. “So, I just told myself to continue working and prove to the coach that I am capable of being part of the team.”
Cross’ dream of forcing his way into the World Cup squad truly began when he decided to leave Newcastle United’s reserve team in England to return to South Africa during the 2022/23 season, subsequently spending time with Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows before landing at Kaizer Chiefs.
