Bafana Bafana midfielder Brooklyn Poggenpoel says it’s about performances and not which club you play for in order to be selected into the senior national team.
Poggenpoel, 26, was on the fringes of the Bafana squad and was one of the players who was left devastated by the omission from the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
However, he went on to make his debut under Pitso Mosimane in their 5-0 win over Eritrea and started in the 1-0 win over Egypt a few days later, making a major impression.
His displays undoubtedly will serve to inspire many in the Premier Soccer League, fighting for their chance to reach the national team in future.
“I think everyone in the league has a fair chance, the coach has given debuts to so many players in the last camp, so I don’t think it’s about which club you play for, it’s about performances at club level, everyone will get a fair look,” Poggenpoel.
“It was something really enjoyable to work with the coach because you see what he’s done in the past, so for us – younger players to come work with the coach, it’s a great feeling, you learn a lot in a short space, so it’s really enjoyable.”
Poggenpoel was an unused substitute on Friday in South Africa’s 2-2 draw against Kenya at Orlando Stadium in their match-day three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier.