Bafana Bafana fans were left angry after manager Hugo Bruce selected Siyanda Xulu in his starting XI for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) semi-final against Nigeria.
The 34-year-old defender started Bafana's opening game against Mali, contributing to two of his team's two goals conceded.
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Bafana fans question Siyanda Xulu's choice
In the next game he was replaced by Grant Kekana. Since then, the Blues team has not conceded a goal.
The squad to face Nigeria was announced on Wednesday, with the Bafana manager pairing Motobi Mvala with Xulu and moving Kekana to the right side of defence.
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@Maphakane wrote: “Siyanda Xulu has started. We are stressed even before the game starts. I hope the coach does not regret this decision!!”
@Madumetja__M08 wrote: “Bafana Bafana now have 3 consecutive clean sheets after Hugo Bruce dropped Siyanda Xulu…”
@JayteeMthembi wrote: “Bafana Bafana bringing Siyanda Xulu back into the lineup is a cause for concern. Osimhen could welcome the brother to Jollof FFS.”
Shulu will be tasked with guarding Nigeria's top man Victor Osimhen.
On Tuesday, Osimhen was given the green light to join the team, but media reports say the exact nature of the injury is still unclear. standard.
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