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WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Ngezana ready to lead Bafana defence in World Cup qualifiers
The Star
|September 05, 2025
BAFANA Bafana central defender Siyabonga Ngezana has candidly acknowledged the mounting pressure on the South African national team as it gears up for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Nigeria.
The 28-year-old Ngezana plays for Romanian SuperLiga giants FCSB. Before that, he played seven seasons for Kaizer Chiefs after featuring in Orlando Pirates’ youth system.
Last weekend, Ngezana, who has been flying the South African flag with distinction abroad for the past two seasons, played a full 90 minutes for FCSB in their 2-2 league draw against CER Cluj.
“It is clear we have pressure, having not qualified for the World Cup in so many years,’ he remarked, underlining the historical significance of the upcoming fixtures.
This story is from the September 05, 2025 edition of The Star.
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