Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Mokete Tsotetsi feels Amakhosi’s new signing Thabiso Monyane is ready to feature for Bafana Bafana.
The 25-year-old right-back has been in good form since joining Chiefs on a free transfer. Having struggled for game time at Orlando Pirates, the defender was released, together with Paseka Mako. Both players were signed by the Glamour Boys in June.
With Deano van Rooyen injured and Khuliso Mudau not playing for Sundowns, Tsotetsi says this could be a perfect opportunity for Monyane to play for Bafana.
“He did not have a good season last season [at Pirates] and he has come to Chiefs looking fit, and I think he has come at the right time,” he said as quoted by Soccer Laduma.
“He is doing well in the first few matches for Chiefs, and you can see that he is gaining confidence.
“With Khuliso Mudau not playing and Thapelo Morena out injured and Van Rooyen only making his first appearance of the season recently, Monyane stands a good chance of being the first choice right back in the upcoming Bafana Bafana squad,” Tsotetsi added.
Monyane not included in Bafana team
“You can see his confidence is growing game by game. He is doing well with the game time he is getting. I know coach Broos is a coach who gives players who are doing well a chance.
“So, I think he will be considered for the national team, and it will be good for him,” he concluded.
Despite Tsotetsi’s comments, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos did not include Monyane in his preliminary squad on Thursday.
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