One of the opponents of the senior national team of Nigeria in the upcoming world cup qualifiers South Africa are facing a tough time in the areas of getting key players ready for the game against Nigeria.
The group leaders will take on Lesotho away before hosting the Super Eagles in the next round of games. A victory in both games will see them seal their spot at the 2026 World Cup, but they are also facing the prospect of a three points deduction for fielding an ineligible player in the 2-0 win over Lesotho.
Teboho Mokoena who has picked up two previous yellow cards played in the game against Lesotho, when he was supposed to be serving a one match ban. A act punishable with a three points and three goals deduction.
Heading into this window of games in September, they will be without talisman Themba Zwane after the injury he picked up in the MTN8 semi-final where his team Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with Orlando Pirates.
He has been ruled out for two months, a big blow to Broos who sees the 35-year-old as one of the fulcrum of his team in attack Broos also faces a difficult decision over whether to include Khuliso Mudau in his final squad, despite the player not having played competitive football this season.
Mudau is reportedly pushing for a move away from Sundowns, which has led to him allegedly skipping training and matches. The right-back situation is critical, as Mudau is widely regarded as the best in the PSL.
