Overview
- McCarthy made the comments after Friday's 2-2 CAF 2027 AFCON qualifier at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto where Kenya drew with South Africa.
- He said Foster has the quality and personality to eclipse McCarthy's 31-goal Bafana record while noting Foster currently has 10 international goals.
- McCarthy blamed a tactical shift to inverted wingers for fewer near-post crosses and said that change has made it harder for traditional strikers to score.
- Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane praised Foster's unselfish play after Foster set up Relebohile Mofokeng's goal and celebrated the assist with a long embrace.
- McCarthy and other coverage argued South Africa must deliver more tailored service to Foster and partners such as Iqraam Rayners if the team wants to boost striker goal totals.