Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela backs veteran midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala to make a sensational return to Bafana Bafana after his impressive performances this season. While Chiefs have had a poor campaign and are set to finish without any silverware for the second consecutive season‚ Tshabalala has been one of the few standout performers. The 32-year-old has had a handsome return of seven goals and two assists in the league. In cup competitions‚ Tshabalala has contributed one goal. Komphela said the midfielder’s quality and experience would come in handy for the national team in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and 2018 World Cup qualifiers later in 2017. "With the quality and experience like that‚ he should [return to Bafana]. Why not?" Komphela said. "Inasmuch as the national team is about long-term vision‚ you still have to get results for now. "It will be unfair to the man if he is hot like the way he is at the moment and he gets ignored. "I am not going to dictate to the nat...
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