Kekana focused on Sundowns amid Bafana snub

March 12, 2026 30

Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Grant Kekana, says his recent omission from the Bafana Bafana squad recently is not a concern for him as he remains focused on helping his club achieve its objectives.

The 31-year-old centre-back has struggled with injuries, but has worked his way back to fitness.

Despite his improved form, he has not cracked the nod with Bafana coach Hugo Broos, for the preliminary squad named for back-to-back friendly matches against Panama later this month.

The matches will form part of preparations for the FIFA World Cup in June.

Speaking at a CAF Champions League press conference at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Thursday, Kekana said his priority remains with Sundowns.

“I think my primary focus is definitely Mamelodi Sundowns, they are the ones who give me a platform to get selected for the national team. Right now my focus is at my club,” he said.

Masandawana will host Stade Malien in a Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Friday night.

Kekana said they were positive about getting a good result going into the match.

“As players I think we are in good spirits; I think we have been on a good run, so the confidence is high. We know the stakes are high, especially going into this stage; we know what is expected.

“We’ve prepared well and everyone is going into tomorrow’s game fully focused, knowing what is at stake and what is expected from us.”

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— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 12, 2026