Bafana Bafana could be without striker Lyle Foster for their two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin later this month.
Hugo Broos' team is set to take on against Likuena at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday, March 21, before traveling to Abidjan to face the Cheetahs four days later.
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The Belgian coach announced his 37-player preliminary squad last week, and the EFL Championship side Burnley's key player was included. However, Broos might face Lesotho and Benin without Foster due to an injury.
The Orlando Pirates Academy product was forced to leave the pitch in the 86th minute after picking up an injury during Burnley's 1-1 league draw with West Bromwich at Turf Moor Stadium on Tuesday night.
The 24-year-old forward only played for 23 minutes in evening as he was introduced in the 63rd minute for Scott Parker's team.
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Surprisingly, the striker was dropped from the starting eleven against West Brom after scoring his third goal of the season across all competitions during the Clarets' 4-0 victory over Luton Town in the league last Saturday.
Currently, Foster's injury status is uncertain, and it remains to be seen if it is a minor issue or a long-term injury. Foster's possible absence from Broos' squad could pose a significant setback, given that he has been one of the most vital players for Bafana in recent matches.
South Africa is currently in second place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Group C table, tied on seven points with Benin and Rwanda.