Mphela’s four-striker blueprint: why Bafana’s World Cup margins may be decided in the penalty box

Former Bafana Bafana forward Katlego Mphela believes Hugo Broos should take four specialist strikers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that South Africa need more than one “Plan A” up front. It’s a debate that speaks to tournament football’s tight margins — and to the profile of forwards emerging in the local game.