Bafana Bafana latest: Jali’s exclusion the least of Monare’s worries

Orlando Pirates star Thabang Monare has responded to questions around his selection to the Bafana Bafana over Mamelodi Sundowns anchorman Andile Jali.

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Jali’s omission from the latest Bafana Bafana squad that will face both Guinea and France raised a few eyebrows, and Hugo Broos’ comments also made matters worse.

According to Broos, Jali isn’t the type of player he needs in his Bafana Bafana team, but said. Monare, who is two years older than the Sundowns midfielder, fits the profile.

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Now, asked how he feels about the noise made by football fans around his inclusion in the Bafana Bafana squad, Monare said his job is on the pitch.

The Pirates anchorman added that he doesn’t pay too much attention on what’s been said about him either in the media or on social media.

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Monare respects everyone’s opinion regarding his selection and Jali’s exclusion, but admitted there is nothing he can do about it except for representing Bafana Bafana the best possible way he can.

MONARE COMMENTS ON HIS BAFANA BAFANA SELECTION AND JALI’S EXCLUSION

“My job is on the field. I don’t dwell too much what is happening in the media or on social media,” Monare told reporters in Dobsonville.

“I feel like people have a right to their opinion, and I also have a right to my opinion but it doesn’t really matter to some other people.”

“My job is to represent my country on the field, not on social media. I really don’t look at those things. My focus now is to represent my country well, the best way that I can and we move forward,” concluded Monare.

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