Lyle Foster eases Bafana Bafana injury fears ahead of Rwanda decider

Bafana are currently in preparation for a must-win encounter at home to Rwanda in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa Group C Qualifying campaign at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday evening (19:00).

After being seen limping off the pitch at Moses Mabhida Stadium earlier this weekend, the Burnley FC forward has allayed fears he may be absent for the all-important fixture that is set to decide South Africa's fate for the global showpiece in USA, Canada and Mexico.

"I feel okay. It's obviously wasn't the result that we wanted [against Zimbabwe]. We believed we would get a different result, but it wasn't to be," said Foster.

"But I think it's how it goes sometimes, I think we played really well, unfortunately. But i think the mood in the camp is still very good, I think we know it's still far from over.

"We play on Tuesday in a very big game, and I think if we get a result there and a lot of things work for us, so I think it's just about focussing on the next one.

"No reason to feel despondent. If there's nothing to be played for, or there's no chance, I'd understand, but there wouldn't be a reason to be despondent, so like I said, there's still so much to play for." 

Coach Hugo Broos has already called in defender Thabo Moloisane to replace Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who is suspended for the next match after seeing red against The Warriors.

The 25-year-old Orlando Pirates youth graduate, who was twice denied by the woodwork on Friday, also called on supporters in Nelspruit to come out and back the team to deliver against The Wasps.

"The support has been great for Bafana as of late, and I just ask for the same sort of support that we had in Moses [Mabhida Stadium] and previous camps as well," he added.

"I think this is probably the most important [match], so we ask that the supporters come out in numbers and we'll make sure to deliver and give a result."

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