Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he doesn’t like pap, but he feels safe and happy in Mzansi compared to Cameroon. Image: (@BafanaBafana/Facebook)
Bafana Bafana boss Broos makes bold Brugge statement
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he doesn’t like pap, but he feels safe and happy in Mzansi compared to Cameroon. Image: (@BafanaBafana/Facebook)
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has dismissed rumours linking him with a role at Club Brugge.
Hugo Broos is happy with Bafana
Broos’ name was mentioned in February as a contender to take up the Technical Director role at Belgian giants Brugge. Broos, however, has brushed those rumours off and said there has been no official contact from the Jupiter Pro League outfit. The 71-year-old 2017 Afcon winner isn’t surprised to see his name in the news.
“So first of all, about Brugge, I only know that I’m a candidate there, and there is nothing more or nothing less than that,” Broos told local media during a Zoom press conference from Algeria.
“So I know that in the Belgian media, they spoke about it. But again, there is nothing for the moment, nothing at all.
“And I said already, after AFCON, and if you do such performances with the team, then automatically there is interest in you as a coach, and I heard the rumours that Algeria was interested, that Tunisia was interested, and some other teams, also Brugge now.
“But again, there are no negotiations, I didn’t see the people of Brugge, I know only that I’m on the list, I’m one of the candidates. So let’s see what happens in the future.
“And what I always answered on that question, is I have a contract till 2026 with South Africa. So if there is a moment that maybe I might leave or want to leave South Africa, then I still have to negotiate with the people of SAFA. So for the moment, it’s just rumours and nothing more.”
Broos and Bafana face European minnows
South Africa will square off with Andorra on Thursday 21 Match at 23:00. Human Rights Day looks like a long one for football supporters around Mzansi. Then Hug Broos and his charges set their sights on the 2019 African champions Algeria who they meet on Tuesday 26 April, also at 23:00. Hugo Broos’ Afcon semi-finalists haven’t kicked a ball in anger since 10 February so they’ll be eager to build on that mighty impressive showing in the Ivory Coast.
SOUTH AFRICA SQUAD FOR FRIENDLIES VS ANDORRA AND ALGERIA
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United).
Defenders: Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana (all Sundowns), Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Tapelo Xoki (both Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Xulu (SuperSport United).
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Sundowns), Goodman Mosele (Chippa United), Thabang Monare (Orlando Pirates), Grant Margeman (SuperSport).
Forwards: Themba Zwane (Sundowns), Patrick Maswanganyi (Pirates), Khanyiso Mayo (Cape Town City), Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Mlondi Mbanjwa (AmaZulu), Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch), Elias Mokwana (Sekhukhune United).
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