The football association will no longer consider midfielder May Mahlangu for the SA team after he begged off training, saying he needed a rest.

Gordon Igesund would do well to retain May Mahlangu in an attacking position as the national team prepares to take on Mali.

May Mahlangu’s shrewd passing, acceleration and stamina pave the way to a tantalising future for Bafana Bafana.

Botswana’s 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.

South Africa’s newest striker May Mahlangu believes Bafana Bafana have found their feet as they face Zambia and Ghana this week.