Mbule Opens Up on Bafana Return

Mbule Opens Up on Bafana Return

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule has opened up on his return to the Bafana Bafana team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria. The Bethlehem-born star last featured for the national team in 2021, playing 12 minutes in the 2022 World Cup qualifying clash against Zimbabwe. Mbule initially did not make the final 23-man squad, which was cut from a preliminary team of 48 players.  His late call-up came after his…

Mbule Delighted with Bafana Return - Orlando Pirates FC

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule has made a long-awaited return to the South African national team after receiving his first call-up since 2021. His inclusion comes after teammate Patrick Masangwanyi suffered an injury and was stretchered off in the 75th minute during Pirates’ 3-0 away victory over Chippa United on Sunday. For Mbule, the call-up carries deeper significance. The Bethlehem-born playmaker has been a familiar figure in the you…