Former Bafana Bafana winger Siphiwe Tshabalala will be among a host of legends who will partake in the Crown Legends game in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday, 17 January.
‘Shabba’ most famously scored the opening goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa in their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mexico.
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The 41-year-old will rub shoulders with other former football greats like Dida, Alessandro Del Piero, Wesley Sneijder, Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Cafu, Francesco Totti and Carles Puyol just to mention a few while former England coach Fabio Capello will be in charge of leading the side.
Monterrey will also be one of the host cities for the 2026 global showpiece though South Africa and Mexico will once again renew their rivalry when they lock horns at Mexico City Stadium on Thursday, 11 June.
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