Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki insists that Itumeleng Khune will need to get more game time at Kaizer Chiefs before being considered for a national team recall.

The 32-year-old has struggled with injuries over the last year or so and has not represented Bafana since 2018.

The shotstopper, who had been the undisputed No 1 for club and country for some time before his injury, now faces a battle to displace Daniel Akpeyi in the Chiefs goal before he is considered for Ntseki’s side.

‘I can’t say much because he just played one match, but we are hoping that he gets more game time,’ said Ntseki.

‘Everything depends on the gameplan when it comes to Kaizer Chiefs and the coaches, but every player is given a chance to play. We will always profile him like any other South African player,’ he explained.

‘Itumeleng played in the Nedbank Cup against Royal Eagles and today [last Saturday] was on the bench, and many other players that we are looking at are currently playing.

‘They will always be given that opportunity if ever they give us the quality we are looking for, especially when you profile your opponents and the system that you want to deploy on the day.’

Khune will be eyeing a return for the national team as he closes in on 100 caps for the side, having amassed 91 already.