Ronaldo is about to face Spain for the 4th time in 6 World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2018, 2026
He has also faced Brazil in 2010, Germany in 2014, and England in 2006.
Meanwhile Messi has played 6 World Cups and still hasn’t faced Spain, England, Brazil, or Italy once.
But we’re supposed to pretend the paths are the same?
Dear #RulaniMokoena
I hope this message finds you well🙏
As a proud South African football supporter, I felt compelled to write to you after watching @BafanaBafana’s recent performance.
Firstly, I want to say that I believe South African football lost something special when @Masandawana parted ways with you. Your teams played with structure, bravery, tactical intelligence, and a clear identity which was translated to the national team. Those qualities seem to be fading, not only at club level but also within our national team.
Against Mexico, many of the Sundowns players showed that they operate at a much higher technical and tactical level than the rest of the squad. Their movement, decision-making, and composure on the ball stood out. Apart from Mbokazi, who impressed tremendously, there was a noticeable gap between the Sundowns players and many of their teammates.
I must also admit that I am increasingly concerned about the direction of the national team under Hugo Broos. While he deserves recognition for previous achievements, the football we are producing often lacks imagination, control, and tactical sophistication. As supporters, we want to see a South Africa that can compete with the best, not merely participate.
I sincerely wish you would return to South African football one day. In my view, Sundowns are slowly deteriorating from the standards that once made them the benchmark on the continent. Yesterday, at times, it felt as though we were playing “helicopter football” rather than the intelligent possession-based football that has brought success to both club and country.
Whether it is at Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, or even one day with Bafana Bafana, I pray that South African football finds its way back to coaches who prioritize identity, development, and modern football principles.
The next FIFA World Cup is in 2030, and we have a lot of work to do if we are serious about becoming a respected football nation. I remain hopeful that leaders like yourself can still play a role in shaping that future.
Thank you for your contribution to South African football, and I wish you every success wherever your coaching journey takes you but leader please come back home😔
Yours sincerely,
Themba
A Concerned and Patriotic Lover of South African Football
South Africans stated illegal immigrants should exit South Africa by June 30th. That should have been the end of it, because illegal immigrants are not supposed to even be in their country. So why is the entire continent making this bigger than it is?
I suppose the problem is that we expect the party that presided over the problem to fix it.
We are the fools, actually.
They don’t have a solution.
They didn’t have one before these protests started.
They don’t have one now.