Why 2010 Bafana legends could not meet the 2026 squad in Mexico

Jacob 'Buddha' Mathathe, president of the South African Masters and Legends Football Association, revealed that SAFA blocked the 2010 legends from meeting the current Bafana squad during the World Cup in Mexico. Despite both teams being based in the same location, the meeting did not occur, and Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico. Mathathe expressed his dissatisfaction, noting that the former players wanted to encourage the current squad.