In the aftermath of a recent display in Bafana Bafana colours, capped off with a goal, Doctor Khumalo has heaped praise for a PSL star that has a big move to Gauteng awaiting official confirmation.
With the transfer window set to open, one of the most highly anticipated moves is that of Chippa United midfielder Sinoxolo Kwayiba to Orlando Pirates.
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According to local reports, the two clubs have an agreement in principle regarding the signature of the 25-year-old, who notched up six goals in 25 appearances last term.
Kwayiba has also caught the attention of Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, who has conceded to being an admirer of the lanky player. It was no surprise when he was called up for recent friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique.
The attacking midfield man made the most of his opportunity, delivering a Man-of-the-Match performance in a 2-0 victory over Mozambique, while also getting his name on the scoresheet.
This Big Match Temperament is what has prompted Khumalo to believe Kwayibe will be one of the best midfielders in the country.
"I think he had an unbelievable game," said the 1996 Africa Cup o Nations winner, speaking on SABC Sport's Soccer Zone.
"A very, very quiet and humble young man, and I strongly believe that with more games and more time spent with the national team, he will become one of the best midfielders.
"The reason I am saying that is because he has individual brilliance, and he has a big heart. He is always in the final third, he is always part of the build-up attack and all that.
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"So, he is one of the players who impressed me very much."
Meanwhile, Kwayiba will be hoping to have done enough to keep his spot at for when Broos' men take on Lesotho and Nigeria in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September.
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