The French-Moroccan mentor appeared to put speculation surrounding his future to rest in an emotional message to his backroom staff following a memorable campaign in which the Buccaneers completed a domestic treble.
South Africa will face the Reggae Boyz at the Hidalgo Stadium in Pachuca on Saturday in their last match before the tournament gets underway.
Sundowns finished second on 68 points, just one behind champions Orlando Pirates, and despite lifting the CAF Champions League trophy, Masandawana missed out on domestic honours after dropping crucial points early in the campaign.
Tshegofatso Mabasa’s future has become one of the talking points of the upcoming transfer window after the striker confirmed he will leave Orlando Pirates.
Mokoena heads to North America as one of Bafana Bafana’s most important players after another demanding season for both club and country.
Dladla has become one of South African football’s coaching success stories after guiding Durban City to a remarkable season that culminated in Nedbank Cup glory and promotion to the Betway Premiership.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule is set to become a free agent after the Buccaneers reportedly decided against extending his stay at the club.
The South African squad arrived in Mexico in good spirits after a long trip from Johannesburg, which included a two-hour refuelling stop in Cape Verde, according to the South African Football Association (SAFA).
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South Africa’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken another twist, with assistant coach Helman Mkhalele cleared to join the camp in Mexico.
TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi has confirmed that Bernard Parker will remain in charge of the club for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.