Bafana Bafana legend Mark Williams has defended striker Lyle Foster ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations Afcon, insisting that the criticism the striker has been receiving was unwarranted.
The 25-year-old Foster, whos on the books of English Premier League outfit Burnley, is odds-on to spearhead Bafanas attack at Afcon, starting from December 22 to January 18 2026, in Morocco. Bafana touched down in their Marrakesh base on Thursday, linking up with Foster, Siphephelo Sithole and Shandre Campbell, who all flew straight to Morocco from Europe.
I dont think Lyle is playing in the EPL for nothing. He is physical, has pace, and can hold the ball very well, so he is our ideal target man.
