Sundowns puzzled by Mudau Bafana omission

The Downs mentor went on to question why the reigning Defender of the Season continues to be overlooked by his Bafana Bafana counterpart Hugo Broos. 

Mokwena explained why the 28-year-old has the qualities to be a national team asset. 

"Losing Sailor is massive. He defends well. He's got speed power and attack well. I heard Mark Gleeson in commentary in the previous match against [Orlando] Pirates saying it boggles his mind that Sailor is not in the national team. I fully agree with him," said Mokwena.

The coach insists Mudau has similar attributes to that of striker and goal ace Peter Shalulile. 

"He's a specimen. His qualities are unbelievable. He's a little bit like Peter. Very different on the physical make up."  

One player though who is back in the Bafana fold is centre-back Mothobi Mvala, who was also serving a one-match ban and unavailable against Chiefs. Mokwena elaborated on his strengths too. 

"Mothibi has become so important for us. Not just from a build-up perspective and his ability to find the pass in the next and help us with the press, but the physicality on set peiees, the physicality on one-on-ones. Sometimes to be brave to defend against one striker with each centre-back." 

The duo will return on Wednesday in the DStv Premiership clash against Stellenbosch, who were eliminated by Pirates in the MTN8 on Sunday evening.