Bafana Bafana have called up a Kaizer Chiefs defender to replace the injured Nyiko Mobbie ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.
Mobbie was forced off with an injury early in the second half against Lesotho on Friday evening and was taken to hospital to undergo an operation for his eye socket.
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As a result, Hugo Broos has deiced to call up Chiefs right-back Thabiso Monyane for Tuesday's clash against the Super Eagles.
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has called up Thabiso Monyane to replace the injured Nyiko Mobbie, who was forced to exit the pitch barely five minutes into the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Free State Stadium on Friday night.
Monyane will join the camp in Bloemfontein this weekend as the South African senior men’s national team now turns its attention to the second World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at the same venue on Tuesday night.
Bafana Bafana team doctor Tshepo Molobi confirmed that Mobbie was rushed to hospital on Friday night and had to undergo an operation this morning.
“The injury happened as a result of a clash of heads in the first half and he sustained a fracture of the eye socket in three places,” Dr Molobi said. He said a further update will be communicated after Mobbie’s operation.
He also said Thabo Moloisane, who exited the match in the 52nd minute due to injury, is doing well and should be back at training on Saturday afternoon.
