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Foster to Lead Bafana Attack vs. Mexico
11 Jun
Summary
- Frank Leboeuf backs Lyle Foster for attack.
- Foster's Premier League experience is highlighted.
- Bafana faces tough Group A opponents: Mexico, Korea, Czechia.

As Bafana Bafana prepares for their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico on Thursday evening, French football icon Frank Leboeuf has expressed his confidence in Lyle Foster's ability to lead the attack. The match, scheduled for 9 pm SA time at Estadio Azteca, is a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener. Leboeuf emphasized Foster's Premier League experience as a testament to his quality and potential leadership for the South African squad.
South Africa faces a daunting task in Group A, which includes Mexico, Korea Republic, and Czechia. The FIFA world rankings place Mexico 15th, Korea Republic 25th, and Czechia 41st, while South Africa is ranked 60th. Despite these disparities, Leboeuf believes that Foster's confidence and leadership could inspire his teammates, underscoring that matches are not decided on paper alone.