MODIBA BOOST! Bafana Bafana receive timely boost as Aubrey Modiba starts training with the team ahead of the Mexico clash

Aubrey Modiba is likely to start for Bafana Bafana against Mexico this Thursday in the World Cup opening match.

Modiba has been sidelined through injury which put his World Cup participation in doubt but made the final squad after it was disclosed he can be managed.

Now Bafana coach said the Mamelodi Sundowns defender is a likely starter as he has started training with the rest of the Bafana squad.

"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," said Broos.

Modiba is the only tried and tested left-back in the squad with Kaizer Chiefs' defender, Bradely Cross, still without necessary international experience.

The gameagainst Mexico starts at 9pm South African time at the Azteca Stadium.