Bafana Bafana are set to resume their Group C's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a home game against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday.
South Africa are on seven points meaning they have to get a win to sustain their quest to play in the global competition for the first time since 2010.
For other players, this is a massive chance for them to show their worth and give Hugo Broos a reason to sustain them in his team.
Fawaaz Basadien
The Kaizer Chiefs target has been impressive for Stelelnbosch in both the Premier Soccer League and the Caf Confederation Cup.
In the absence of Aubrey Modiba, Basadien has a massive chance to prove his worth for Bafana Bafana if he gets his chance on Friday.
Jayden Adams
Mamelodi Sundowns snapped the former Stellenbosch midfielder in the January transfer window and has since fitted like a glove.
The versatile midfielder is expected to be played in the creative role thanks to the absence of the injured Themba Zwane and Patrick Maswanganyi. Imagine if he creates and even scored against Lesotho!
Thalente Mbatha
The Orlando Pirates midfielder has been blowing hot and cold at both the club and international level.
However, with Bathusi Aubaas struggling for game time, recently, at Sundowns, the 25-year-old might partner Teboho Mokoena in the middle of the park. Mbatha has to step up and show his real quality.
Percy Tau
The Bafana Bafana assistant captain was overlooked by Hugo Broos after struggling to get game time at Al Ahly. He fell out with coach Marcel Kohler and was released to Qatar SC.
Tau is proving he has what it takes to deliver for both his club and the country. He has been given a lifeline by Broos, and all he needs is to show how much he needs it.
Relebohile Mofokeng
The 20-year-old versatile Orlando Pirates attacker is having his best season so far, having been directly involved in 22 goals for the Soweto giants across all competitions.
After coming in as a substitute in the previous games for Bafana Bafana, it is high time Hugo Broos started the youngster against Lesotho.
