Bafana Bafana's overseas contingent: Who's hot and who's not ahead of the World Cup

He probably knows his ultimate squad quite well already, yet some choices will depend on recent performance, physical state, and time spent on the field.

We assess the players based abroad and their latest contributions, which highlight various problematic spots.

Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge, Belgium): Club Brugge sit at the top of the Belgian championship by one point with two matches remaining, though Campbell has been missing from their league lineup since the beginning of April. Over the course of this term, he has made 16 outings in various competitions, incorporating three in the UEFA Champions League.

Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire, USA): Dithejane has faced a tough initiation at Chicago following an initial sending off. He has largely come on as a replacement but secured his debut start in a 5-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City. To date, he has recorded five outings.

Lyle Foster (Burnley, England): Foster was entirely omitted from Burnley's lineup during their defeat to Leeds United at the weekend under temporary manager Michael Jackson. This absence raises concerns for Bafana manager Broos in the lead up to the World Cup.

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota FC, USA): Hlongwane probably squandered his opportunities with Bafana through a subpar showing versus Panama in March upon his national team comeback after nearly three years away. This season in MLS, he has notched four starts alongside four bench roles, without finding the net.

Samukele Kabini (Molde, Norway): Kabini participated in the 1-0 triumph over Bodo/Glimt on Monday and has appeared in five out of his team's seven fixtures thus far this season. However, he has picked up two dismissals already, marking the initial ones in his professional career.

Luke le Roux (Portsmouth, England): Le Roux opened the scoring in Saturday's 1-1 stalemate with Birmingham City, concluding Portsmouth's campaign. Across all events this year, he has nine starts and seven substitute outings, positioning him as a candidate for the World Cup given his elevated league level, although Broos has seldom utilised him lately.

Thembinkosi Lorch (Al Ittihad, Libya): Broos lately acknowledged Lorch's strong form at his fresh Libyan outfit, but noted that he occupies the identical role to Themba Zwane and Relebohile Mofokeng, implying both of those might travel to the World Cup, assuming they stay healthy.

Siviwe Magididi (Beerschot, Belgium): Magididi sat out Beerschot's 3-1 playoff loss to Lommel over the weekend, as they must reverse the outcome in the return match to preserve their ascent ambitions. Since joining from Siwelele in January, he has seven outings, three of which were starts.

Cassius Mailula (Kortrijk, Belgium): Following his loan arrival from Toronto, Mailula saw limited action in the Belgian second tier, managing three appearances without scoring. Kortrijk achieved direct promotion, and Mailula heads back to Canada amid an unclear path forward.

Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union, USA): Makhanya featured in Philadelphia Union's goalless draw versus league leading Nashville, a solid outcome amid a dismal season opening that places them at the foot of the table. He has begun 10 of their 11 matches this term, post a red card facing New York City in March, and it remains to be seen if he shifts to Europe during the upcoming transfer period.

Mihlali Mayambela (Omonia Nicosia, Cyprus): Mayambela has received minimal involvement from Omonia Nicosia after his January switch from Aris Limassol, despite the team clinching the Cypriot title. He has two cameo appearances and remained an unused substitute last weekend.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire, USA): Mbokazi erred by surrendering the ball during Chicago Fire's 3-2 setback to Cincinnati at the weekend, yet he enjoys support from manager Gregg Berhalter and continues to garner widespread acclaim this season. He is building a dedicated fanbase in Chicago.

Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem, Saudi Arabia): Mokwana took part in the 3-0 defeat to Al Hilal this weekend and has 14 opening slots plus seven bench entries in the Saudi Pro League over the course of the season. He has netted only once. Lately, Mokwana has experienced intermittent inclusion in the Bafana lineup.

Siyabonga Ngezana (Steaua Bucharest, Romania): Ngezana stays out injured, with increasing uncertainty surrounding his readiness for the World Cup. This would be unfortunate for the defender, who appears set as a probable starter there opposite Mbokazi at the heart of defence due to his height.

Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq, Saudi Arabia): Nkota began in the scoreless draw against Al Najma on Monday, fresh from reclaiming a spot in the starting eleven after time out. This campaign brings him 16 starts and five substitutes, including two strikes. He missed the March internationals versus Panama.

Ime Okon (Hannover 96, Germany): Okon lined up for Hannover 96 in their 3-3 tie with Preußen Münster last weekend, as they strive for elevation to the Bundesliga. He has played in 23 of their 32 second division encounters, with 19 starts, and two goals to his name. He operates within a trio at the back.

Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela, Portugal): Tondela linger in the drop zone in Portugal, but a success against Casa Pia at the weekend leaves them a point shy of playoff security. Sithole entered late from the bench to secure the victory. This season, he holds 16 starts and 10 substitute showings, suggesting he will join the trip to Mexico.

Tylon Smith (Queens Park Rangers, England): Smith replaced at the interval for QPR in their 3-0 reversal at newly ascended Ipswich Town on Saturday, his third reserve entry in the English Championship following 14 bench sittings. Such limited involvement probably bars him from the World Cup.

Percy Tau (Nam Dinh, Vietnam): Tau has been absent from his Vietnamese team's action since 13 March, quashing any slim prospects of rejoining Bafana for the World Cup. With one goal from nine games, the 31-year-old has vanished from view for nearly two months.