Junior Khanye has expressed his shock at the selection of Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma and Mamelodi Sundowns’ veteran attacker Themba Zwane in the Bafana Bafana squad.
The duo form part of Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane’s 30-man squad for the back-to-back 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on 26 September and Eritrea on 30 September, before facing Egypt in an additional friendly match next month.
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Mbuthuma has been underfire since making the switch to Pirates from Richards Bay and despite his struggle in front of goal, he has found his scoring boots this season where he has netted twice with two assists in nine outings across all competitions.
‘Mshishi’ on the other hand has been a bit-part player under Miguel Cardoso and has made five appearances, providing two assists in all competitions this campaign.
Speaking on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified With Andile, Khanye questioned the inclusion of the two players more especially Zwane who has not been a regular starter at Masandawana.
“The bringing of the likes of Mbuthuma, me I don’t understand,” he said.
“I love coach Pitso and I love his identity. The way his team plays, I love him.
“So, coach Pitso bringing Mbuthuma I don’t understand why that’s why many people will ask questions.
“I love Themba Mshishi. He’s done well for himself individually, but it’s unnecessary for me. He’s not playing for Sundowns.
“You’re bringing him in for what? I don’t understand. I know they’ve got good relationship they come a long way with coach Pitso and Mshishi.
“But currently, you saying you’re judging players based on their current performance and then Mshishi where’s he going? He’s not even playing at Sundowns regularly.
“So, it doesn’t make sense as well.”
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