SAFA insider backs Hugo Broos over ‘poor PSL standard’ comments

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos said earlier this week at SAFA House that the standard of the PSL is not at the required level.

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The comments caused an uproar in SA football circles with various individuals – including Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Steve Komphela and former Bafana Bafana international Matthew Booth – knocking the national coach for his negative comments over the state of South African football.

‘Hugo Broos is 100% correct’

But a South African Football Association (SAFA) insider told Kickoff that Hugo Broos is 100% correct in his analysis of the situation.

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“Unfortunately he is 100% correct,” the SAFA insider said.

“Yes. absolutely the PSL’s standard is not good enough compared to the national team players who ply their trade in Europe.

“More players need to play in Europe. There is no room for growth in the PSL for players.

“Clubs need to have only a certain number of players on their books.

“Look at Teboho Mokoena, a top talent, but he is not playing, so how can he be selected for Bafana?

“Top players these days sit in the stands.

“Hugo Broos is the only one who is willing to say it like it is.

“He needs cooperation from the PSL and the coaches. That’s what he is saying.

“Broos asked a few times to meet with PSL coaches, but he’s been ignored.

“The PSL is able to assist the national team needs an effort from everyone, not just the Bafana head coach.

“All coaches in the country need to work together to resolve the crisis.”

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