Kaizer Chiefs Legend Urges Hugo Broos to Recall Bradley Grobler for Bafana Bafana
- Kaizer Chiefs legend has implored Hugo Broos to call up Bradley Grobler after his good start this season in the Premier Soccer League
- The South African forward has been rated highly alongside other top strikers in the Bafana Bafana squad and the Betway Premiership
- Bafana Bafana fans also shared their thoughts on Grobler's return to the South African national team squad
Sekhukhune United striker Bradley Grobler is making a strong case as one of the most in-form forwards in the Premier Soccer League so far this season, standing toe-to-toe with Mamelodi Sundowns star Iqraam Rayners.
Grobler joined Sekhukhune United this summer from SuperSport United and has been a bargain for Eric Tinkler's side.
The Babina Noko striker has found the back of the net eight times and provided one assist in just 12 appearances across all competitions, showcasing his sharpness in front of goal. Meanwhile, Rayners has been equally impressive, registering nine goals and one assist in 11 matches this campaign.
The 37-year-old failed to make Hugo Broos' preliminary list and also the final 23-man squad, as the Belgian manager preferred Burnley star Lyle Foster as his first-choice striker, with Rayners coming on as a substitute.
In the last World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, Foster started both games and scored in the 3-0 win over Lesotho.
Kannemeyer on Grobler making Bafana squad
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender David Kannemeyer has expressed his disappointment at Bradley Grobler’s continued omission from the Bafana Bafana setup despite his stellar form.
Kannemeyer believes Grobler’s experience and consistency in front of goal make him a valuable asset for Hugo Broos’ side and has urged the national coach to give the veteran striker a chance.
“Yes, I think if the squad is picked on merit, he should be there,” Kannemeyer told FARPost. “He can add value with all his experience. He has been proving all these years that he can still score goals, so I think he will add value to the group.”
Grobler expressed his disappointment at being overlooked by Broos despite his form in the league this season, and his concerns were echoed by fans on social media.
William Qubits said:
"Grobler Plus Lorch equals Goals. And South Africa needs goas right now! This Madala is useless."
Sabelostorms wrote:
"He must stop worrying Bafana Bafana squad is not selected because of how good players are doing, it’s selected because of which team they’re playing for ,even if he scores 20 goals in 3 matches he won’t be selected as long as he is not playing for those teams."
Sly the Cyclist shared:
"Bradley Grobler he is scoring goals for fun (8 in 12 games this season!), yet the Bafana door remains closed. Is Hugo Broos prioritizing system over current form? Is Grobler's age a bigger factor than his phenomenal output? A tough conversation for SA football."
parablam reacted:
"Grobler must make peace with the fact that Bafana's selection is not on performance but wich team you play for. Bafana is not going to World Cup, they won't qualify."
DerrickPolase added:
"Let’s be honest if this man was playing for the big three and performing the way he is currently performing he was going to be called, who cares about how old he is when he can give you goals."
Bafana urged to ignore Nigeria
Briefly News earlier reported that an expert has urged Bafana Bafana to ignore Nigeria and focus more on their main threat to securing a place at the 2026 World Cup.
The South African national team were docked three points by FIFA and needs to win their remaining fixture to secure an automatic ticket.
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