Kaizer Chiefs TRIO included in preliminary Bafana Bafana squad
Bruce Bvuma, Yusuf Maart and Mduduzi Shabalala are part of a large preliminary Bafana squad to tackle friendly matches in June.
Nwabali; Solomons, Msimango, Miguel, Dortley; Cele, Maart; Duba, Kingsley Michael, Lilepo; Mayele.
Meanwhile, Shabalala could be out in the cold at the outset of the 2025-2026 season for his club after being overlooked as a starter in the Nedbank Cup. Nigerian midfielder Kingsley Michael is a tempting prospect, while his compatriot Stanley Nwabali knows all about goalkeeping in the PSL. Rumours of a big-money move for Pyramids striker Fiston Mayele also refuse to die down.
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