Lucas Ribeiro's desire to become a part of the Bafana Bafana team has ignited a debate across the nation.
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Recently Ribeiro mentioned that he is willing to play for Bafana Bafana if given the chance in the future.
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He mentioned that he enjoy being in South Africa and admires the performance of Bafana Bafana team.
Lucas Ribeiro hasn't played for Brazil in any competitions yet. He could qualify to represent a South Africa if he meet FIFA's requirements by possibly acquiring South African citizenship following an extended stay here.
According to FIFA regulations stipulating that a player must reside in a country for a minimum of five years after turning 18 before changing their allegiance rights. This will grant Ribeiro the opportunity to do so in 2028.
The talk surrounding Ribeiro's involvement with the Bafana Bafana team has sparked opinions among fans and analysts alike.
Some argue that having him on the team could boost their performance given his history at Sundowns as a key player.
On the side there are discussions on the effects of integrating foreign born players into the national squad.
There are discussions circulating among social media users about the idea of integrating players like Ribeiro into the team to potentially improve performance.
Drawing parallels with his teammate Gaston Sirino who is currently eligible but has not been selected due to age factors considered by coach Hugo Broos.
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