Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Physician Khumalo has praised Khuliso Mudau and Mothobi Mvala for being prepared to place their our bodies on the road for the nationwide staff.
Mudau was an damage doubt forward of Bafana’s 1-1 draw with Nigeria, however featured the entire 90 minutes and hardly gave in-form Ademola Lookman an opportunity to shine.
The Mamelodi Sundowns right-back had picked up a shoulder damage within the Nedbank Cup last in opposition to Orlando Pirates, but additionally soldiered on in that recreation, with many anticipating him to overlook Bafana’s recreation in the course of the present window.
Nonetheless, Mudau featured in opposition to Nigeria though exhibiting indicators of ache in some moments of the sport – with Khumalo hailing his perspective to present his all for the nation, much like Mvala persevering with to play with a head damage in the course of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
“Sure, we would have misplaced Grant [Kekana] and possibly have some gamers with niggling accidents and all that,” mentioned Khumalo.
“However for them to be there, I strongly imagine that they’re gamers which have a giant coronary heart, that wished to be there.
“I used to be fearful after I noticed Mudau having an issue with the shoulder in opposition to Pirates within the Nedbank Cup, however I used to be stunned he’s a part of the staff in opposition to Nigeria.
“That is the sort of gamers that we want. We noticed Mvala within the AFCON, taking part in along with his head injured and taped however he was nonetheless heading the ball.
“As a result of nationwide staff you’re like a soldier, you’re carrying the hopes of the nation. You might want to defend the picture, the flag of the nation, the nationwide anthem.”
Bafana gear up for an additional daunting process after they welcome Zimbabwe to the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, June 11, for his or her fourth match within the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
