Key midfielder Teboho Mokoena returns for Bafana Bafana ahead of facing Canada.
The availability of Teboho Mokoena for Bafana Bafana’s crucial Fifa World Cup Round of 32 clash against Canada presents a welcome selection headache for coach Hugo Broos, but he must guard against a defensive approach.
Mokoena returns to the Bafana setup after serving a one-match suspension during the 1-0 win over South Korea, having accumulated yellow cards in the first two group-stage matches against Mexico and Czechia.
Given Mokoena's influence and quality, Broos is expected to start the 28-year-old in midfield. However, the question remains: who will he sacrifice between Sphephelo Sithole and Thalente Mbatha? Or will he opt for a three-man midfield instead? That remains to be seen.
To outside observers, it is evident that a midfield trio does not work for Bafana. It backfired in the 2-0 loss to Mexico, as well as in the first half of the 1-1 draw with Czechia in Atlanta.
