Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba has returned to training ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico.

Modia has been sidelined after undergoing treatment for a hamstring injury he sustained at the end of the 2025-26 season.

The 30-year-old missed South Africa’s last two matches against Nicaragua and Jamaica as he continued to nurse his way back to full fitness.

Broos has since revealed that Modiba is back at full training ahead of their opening World Cup fixture on Thursday.

“No, I think things are going well with Aubrey and we’ll give him special treatment, so I think from tomorrow he will train with the group,” Broos has told SABC Sport.

“And if nothing happens in the next days, Aubrey should be available for the game on Thursday.”