Bafana Bfana adefender Nyiko Mobbie reveals why coach Hugo Broos prefers him Image Source: (@SekhukhuneUnited/Twitter)
Nyiko Mobbie on why Broos prefers him for Bafana duties
Bafana Bafana defender Nyiko Mobbie reveals the secret why coach Hugo Broos prefers him for national team duties as they will face Namibia.
Bafana Bfana adefender Nyiko Mobbie reveals why coach Hugo Broos prefers him Image Source: (@SekhukhuneUnited/Twitter)
Bafana Bafana and Sekhukhune United defender Nyiko Mobbie reveals why coach Hugo Broos prefers and trusts him a lot.
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Mobbie is on loan at Sekhukhune from Mamelodi Sundowns where he is yet to cement his place at Chloorkop compared to Bafana where he is a regular under Broos.
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Under the Belgian manager, Broos, Mobbie has emerged as the most preferred choice for national team duties.
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The hard working right back has been preferred ahead of the likes of Thapelo Morena and Khuliso Mudau among others – raising questions on Broos’ choices.
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Speaking ahead of their friendly international against Namibia on Saturday at Orlando Stsdium, Mobbie reveals it’s not easy to play for Bafana.
“Representing the country is not easy. I just listen to the coach on what he wants and I have to keep doing what I have been doing,” Mobbie told Safa media.
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“It is not easy, but I have to give my best every game I play because we don’t have a lot of matches to play for the national team.
“Sometimes, we will go for a month or two before playing. So, when you get the chance, you have to give your best.”
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The 28-year-old former Free State Stars defender, Mobbie also reflects on their win over Liberia as they booked a spot at the upcoming AFCON tournament.
During the 2-1 win back in March, Broos and Mobbie had a personal exchange of words after the game and gave a brief of what he said.
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“I think against Liberia I told myself I have to be solid first before I attack because I am a defender and sometimes the game doesn’t allow me to attack,” Mobbie added.
“I think after the game, the coach was happy with the way I defended, rather than attacking.”
Meanwhile, the former African champions will also face DR Congo on Tuesday at the same venue in Soweto.
