Khuliso Mudau #20

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A key part of coach Hugo Broos’s plans coming into this tournament. The marauding right-back is an inspirational leader for club and country, and brings huge energy and versatility. When he is not making slick tackles in his own half, he is nutmegging opposition defenders, sailing up and down the right flank, earning his “Sailor” nickname. Broos initially doubted Mudau’s defensive qualities, but he now speaks highly of the full-back. “Now he is not only a right back who is offensively strong, he has learned a lot defensively,” Broos said. “Khuliso is the best right-back in this country, and one of the best right-backs in Africa.” He was awarded Outstanding Footballer of the Year at the Icons of Africa Awards this year, because “he embodies what it means to be a modern African footballer: resilient, hardworking, and committed to excellence both on and off the field. His journey from Limpopo to the top of South African football continues to inspire young athletes across the continent.”

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