PHUTI MOHAFE

Polokwane City defender Thabang Matuludi

Polokwane City coach tips Thabang Matuludi as World Cup certainty

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has highlighted defender Thabang Matuludi’s qualities and consistency, insisting he has done enough to secure a place in the Bafana Bafana team for the FIFA World Cup squad.

Phuti Mohafe coach of Polokwane City walks around the pitch before the Betway Premiership match between Polokwane City and AmaZulu FC at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Polokwan

Phuti Mohafe fears top eight slip after Polokwane City poor run

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe admits their recent slump could jeopardise a top eight finish following their 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu.

Thabang Matuludi of Polokwane City during the Betway Premiership match between Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Polokwane, South Africa.

Phuti Mohafe tells Thabang Matuludi to stay grounded

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe says he has reminded defender Thabang Matuludi to put the club first despite the excitement surrounding his recent Bafana Bafana inclusion.

Thabang Matuludi of Polokwane City during the Betway Premiership match between Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Polokwane, South Africa.

Phuti Mohafe makes bold statement on Thabang Matuludi

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe believes right-back Thabang Matuludi is the ideal competition for Khuliso Mudau in the Bafana Bafana squad.

Phuti Mohafe coach of Polokwane City during the DStv Premiership match between Polokwane City and SuperSport United at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on November 08, 2023 in Polokwane, South Africa

Phuti Mohafe: Oswin Appollis’ departure left a huge void

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe admits losing Bafana Bafana international Oswin Appollis has left a massive gap in his team.

Polokwane City coaches Phuti Mohafe and Brice Aka

Phuti Mohafe backs Polokwane City’s top eight credentials

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe says finishing in the top eight once again is proof that the team is on the right path.