It will come as a boost to both club and country, but it is still unclear when the 27- year-old will take to the pitch again.

Mphela confirmed his return to training with the team after last week, working hard on his own with specialist biokineticists at Sundowns' headquarters at Chloorkop.

After a miserable season, in which he played with pain for much of the second half of the last campaign and managed to score just once in 15 appearances, Mphela is making good progress, according to Sundowns club officials.

He had keyhole surgery on his right knee on June 25, which doctors pronounced successful. But they were unable to give an estimation of how long it would be before he would return to full action.

Mphela is not expected to make the Bafana Bafana trip to Brazil next month when Gordon Igesund debuts as the new national team coach. But Mphela could be back in action in October.

Sundowns coach Johan Neeskens still has new Dutch defensive signing Alje Schut out injured, but both Anthony Laffor and Elias "Dominguez" Pelembe have recovered from respective heel and ankle trouble.

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Aug 7, 2012

WarrenG

Hopefully he doesn't recover too well... simply can't have this kak striker back in the Bafana fold.
He's costing us big time, along with Khune. No I'm not a Pirates fan...
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Aug 7, 2012

Bdoobs

Sell this to Chiefs, they could do with him...
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Aug 7, 2012

Publc2

WarrenG
Hopefully he doesn't recover too well... simply can't have this kak striker back in the Bafana fold.
He's costing us big time, along with Khune. No I'm not a Pirates fan...
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Whether he recovers or not,Gordon doesn't take kak.I don't expect to see Khune and Mphela under Gordon.I expect to see Wayne Sandilands instead
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Aug 7, 2012

Jojo104

Mphela, the Bafana's, we wish you a speedy recovery so that you can come and assist our National Team with your excellent services. Not only Bafana Bafana need you, but the Mighty Downs also need you to boost their striking force.
We all understand you are not Pirates for sure, but losers, and we can not confuse losers with Pirates and as such you did not have to explain yourselves. Infact your are of no difference to Powerlines.

Viva Downs, viva.. Viva, Viva Mphela, viva.. Viva, Viva Bafana Bafan, viva..Viva, Viva 4-1 win against Powerline, viva..Viva.
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Aug 7, 2012

Gusheshe

@WarrenG

O fola dipatse for sure. Even though Mphela was Pitso s favourite, he has on numerous occasion saved Bafana from embarrasment through the important goals he scored. He might be off form for his club but he delivered for Bafana. Whether Gordon calls him up or not i dnt give a toss
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Aug 7, 2012

Gusheshe

Only Pierats faithfools will say such crap about Mphela because they find Bafana Bafana is Pierats
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Aug 7, 2012

Tasto

@Mark Gleeson - Shabba too I guess!! How is other foot doing ?

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Aug 7, 2012

Publc2

Jojo104
Mphela, the Bafana's, we wish you a speedy recovery so that you can come and assist our National Team with your excellent services. Not only Bafana Bafana need you, but the Mighty Downs also need you to boost their striking force.
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To boost which striking force? The one that walloped Powerlines on sunday does not need any boost,considering that quality players such as Anthony Laffor and Domingues Pelembe were not there
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Aug 7, 2012

Zane10

Mphela is a great player, and has been helping Bafana Bafana... Get well soon Killer we miss you. You don't have motivation at Sundowns, hence its affecting you performance at club level. I think Iron Duke should bring you to Mayfair, and i know you will demolish everything in your way!!!!
Shapa Bhakaniya Shapa...
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Aug 7, 2012

Gusheshe

@Zane10

You are talking there boss
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