Ribeiro open to playing for Bafana Bafana

Mamelodi Sundowns and Brazilian midfielder Lucas Ribeiro Costa (right) is open to playing for Bafana Bafana should the opportunity present itself in the future.

- Katlego Modiba

At the moment, the 25-year-old does not qualify to play for the South African national football team even though he hasn't been capped by the Seleção yet. For Ribeiro to be eligible for Bafana selection, he would, among other things, need to have resided in the country for five years.

"Unfortunately, at this time I have not received an offer to play for Bafana, but it would be a pleasure to represent them," Ribeiro responded when asked if he would entertain the idea of playing for the '96 Afcon champions.