Edson Castillo's return to action at Kaizer Chiefs after almost five months out of action has come with mention from lands far off across the Atlantic Ocean.
Castillo was brought in just before the hour mark for Sibongiseni Mthethwa in the 2-0 defeat to Richards Bay FC.
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That was the 30-year-old's first appearance since he was stretchered off with a fractured fibula last October during a league defeat to SuperSport United.
Sunday's trip to Durban had Castillo back in action and they took notice back home in the week in which Venezuela's senior national team goes into camp.
La Vinotinto have gone into camp for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Peru.
Castillo's name has been mentioned back home as an absentee in the squad having been part of the squad before his injury.
The Chiefs midfielder has already played thrice during these qualifiers.
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His return for Amakhosi comes after the club activated the option of a further year on his contract.
On the field, Castillo will give Nasreddine Nabi wider options in central midfield, which has Mthethwa, Yusuf Maart, Njabulo Blom, Thabo Cele, Samkelo Zwane, and Lehlogonolo Matlou.