Lyle Foster: Burnley Boss Vincent Kompany Gives Update on Bafana Bafana Striker's Status

• Bafana Bafana will step on the pitch in Ivory Coast without Lyle Foster
• The Burnley striker will not play in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations
• Burnley boss, Vincent Kompany has given an update on his star striker

Bafana Bafana striker, Lyle Foster will not take part in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Burnley coach, Vincent Kompany has spoken about the striker weeks after he was omitted from South Africa's final squad for the tournament.

The 23-year-old took a break from football in October to focus on his mental health, which saw him miss several games for club and country.

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos did not include Foster in his final squad, citing a 'medical decision' as the reason, per iDiski Times. The news did not go down well with many South Africans who felt the striker was prioritising his club over his country.

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Foster was expected to spearhead South Africa's attack in the competition but Bafana Bafana will have to make do without him. SA are in Group E alongside Mali, 2004 winners Tunisia, and neighbours Namibia.

Kompany gives update on Lyle Foster

Foster is expected to play a major role for the Clarets in their quest to survive relegation. Despite missing seven Premier League games, Kompany said his striker is 'getting there'.

"Everything he’s had to do, he’s done brilliantly. Now we just have to keep him on that path," the manager said via Far Post.

"He’s still getting day-to-day follow-up treatment until a point where the goal is to have him live a normal life. But he will get there."

Foster has played 13 games in all competitions this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists.

Aaron Mokoena calls out Foster

Sports Brief also previously reported on Bafana Bafana legend, Aaron Mokoena calling out Lyle Foster over his AFCON decision.

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The South African was confused as to why Foster would not represent his country when he was playing regularly for his club.

"I fail to understand how he continues to play for Burnley in a high-pressure environment but can't come and play for his country."