Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has provided an update on Mothobi Mvala ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Broos announced on Tuesday that the Mamelodi Sundowns star was at risk of missing the tournament due to a groin injury,
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Mvala did not take part in the goalless draw against Lesotho on Wednesday afternoon, but Broos confirms the defender has travelled with the squad.
"Mvala is still part of this team for now. I will not rule him out or think further until I have the full medical details from the Team Doctor," Broos told SAFA.net.
"He is still a part of the AFCON-bound team. Mvala is the type of player that gives everything, both during a match and in practice."
Bafana team doctor Dr. Tshepo Molobi also provided a further update on Mvala's status as they depart for Ivory Coast on Thursday.
"As it is in any camp, we will always be faced with something and this is the nature of football when you're dealing with athletes," Moloi told SAFA.
"In the case of Mvala, all medical assessments have been made and while we continue practicing caution with all and any injuries, there is no need to rule him out.
"He will travel with the team to Côte d'Ivoire and we as a medical team will continuously monitor all injuries and niggles that need our care."
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