Chiefs star elated after realising ‘dream’: I can’t take this milestone lightly

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Chiefs star elated after realising ‘dream’: I can’t take this milestone lightly
Pitso Mosimane of Bafana Bafana and Danny Jordaan, Image: SAFA

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe is delighted to have been included in Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana squad for upcoming assignments.

The 32-year-old is in the 30-man squad that will face Guinea at the Orlando Amstel Arena in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, then travel to play Eritrea away four days later.

Lebohang Maboe of Kaizer Chiefs playing against Richards Bay.
Lebohang Maboe of Kaizer Chiefs playing against Richards Bay. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Maboe’s last competitive duty with Bafana Bafana was in the 2019 AFCON outing, where the hosts Egypt beat Mzansi by a solitary goal. However, the versatile midfielder was an unused substitute.

Nevertheless, Maboe was part of the national team that defeated Uganda 3-2 in an international friendly played in June 2021. Since then, he hasn’t made the final team even when his form improved last season while with the Glamour Boys.

Maboe happy to get another opportunity

South Africa coach Ptiso Mosimane and his technical team opted to have Maboe in the team for the critical fixtures. The Amakhosi player couldn’t hide his delight at representing the country once again.

“It’s really, really a pleasure to don the national team jersey. It is a dream for every footballer, for every kid that grows up. Maboe opened up to the club’s media team.

“I can never take this milestone lightly,” he added.

Bafana Bafana’s full squad

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss (Both Mamelodi Sundowns), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates).

Defenders: Aubrey Modiba, Fawaaz Basadien, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Khulumani Ndamane (All Mamelodi Sundowns), Samukele Kabini (Molde FK), Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Kamogelo Sebelebele, Lebone Seema, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Sibisi (All Orlando Pirates).

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (Both Mamelodi Sundowns), Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs), Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City).

Forwards: Iqraam Rayners, Cassius Mailula, Tashreeq Matthews, Themba Zwane (All Mamelodi Sundowns), Yanela Mbuthuma, Oswin Appollis (Both Orlando Pirates), Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire), Relebohile Mofokeng (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), Thapelo Maseko (Copenhagen), Luther Singh (AEL Limassol), Shandre Campbell (Kortrijk).

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Willis Sob is a sports betting expert and journalist covering Nigeria and South Africa, with 16 years of experience. With a background in journalism, reporting and programme production, he specialises in football odds, and his work has appeared on OK Africa and GOAL, as well as TV, radio and podcasts.

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