Aubrey Modiba

Set to train, likely for opener

Modiba (hamstring) is set to train Tuesday and is likely to be an option for Thursday's opener against Mexico, according to manager Hugo Broos, per Velile Mnyandu of SABC Sports.

Analysis: Modiba is on the mend this week as he nears a return to play, with the defender set to join training Tuesday. This opens up the availability for the defender when facing Mexico on Thursday, appearing to now be an option for the team's World Cup opener, major news after he was not used in a friendly. He is set to start at left-back, so this is a major return for the club if it comes to fruition, with Samukele Kabini as a possible replacement after he started at left-back in their latest friendly.