Hugo Broos to call up Kaizer Chiefs star for Bafana Bafana?

Kaizer Chiefs suffered an embarrassing 4-1 loss to SuperSport United on Tuesday evening, at FNB Stadium. 

This loss halted a bit of momentum that Chiefs had of avoiding defeat in three previous games. 

Before this encounter, Chiefs last suffered a narrow loss against arch rivals Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby. That defeat also coming in controversial circumstances, with a last minute penalty. Since then, they had played to a 2-2 draw against AmaZulu, 2-1 win over Stellenbosch FC in the league. Furthermore, they beat Chippa United 3-0 in the Nedbank Cup last round of 16 over the weekend. 

Bvuma now Chiefs number one

Through that period, there had been an element of stability at Chiefs. The new players signed in January, Tashreeq Morris, Glody Lilepo and Thabo Cele settling into the starting line up. They have also finally settled on a goalkeeper. Bruce Bvuma has had to, again, wait his turn with one or two keepers ahead of him. According to Soccer-Laduma, his consistence could be set to be rewarded with a Bafana Bafana call up. 

“Goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma has been given an opportunity and he’s currently running with his, making sure that he stays in goal for the Soweto giants. This, the Siya crew understands, is putting him in a good position to receive a call-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month. Sage Stephens was part of the team last time round as Broos gave the Stellenbosch FC keeper his debut in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Set for Bafana recall

But it’s believed that the Belgian will bring in the younger Bvuma, who has had some good moments for Amakhosi (Chiefs) in the last few months since getting his opportunity to play. Bvuma was part of the squad early on in Broos’ tenure, but after being in and out of the team at Naturena, he lost his place and was no longer a member of the team, with Veli Mothwa and Ricardo Goss as back-ups for Ronwen Williams.

A lot has changed, though. Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has become second choice in the national team over the last few months and it’s understood that Bvuma is going to step in to form part of the goalkeeping department for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin.” Wrote the publication.

Does he deserve the national call up?

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