The Bafana Bafana team vs Morocco at Afcon 2023. Image: X
Three clubs in France and Belgium chase Bafana striker
This is what Bafana Bafana supporters have been expecting. An Orlando Pirates striker has caught interest from three European clubs.
The Bafana Bafana team vs Morocco at Afcon 2023. Image: X
This is very encouraging news. A Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates striker could possibly move to Europe.
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INTEREST IN BAFANA BAFANA STRIKER EVIDENCE MAKGOPA
After leading the frontline to help Bafana finish third at Afcon 2023, Makgopa has reportedly caught the eye of three clubs in France and Belgium.
Although he only scored one goal at the tournament, Makgopa impressed with his physical power and height to hold off defenders and play in his attacking teammates.
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According to SuperSport TV’s Selebalo Karabo Phasha, clubs in France and Belgium have written down the name of the 23-year-old Makgopa from Ga-Mampane, Limpopo.
DANNY JORDAAN CONFIRMS BROOS IS STAYING
In other news, Bafana coach Hugo Broos is staying beyond 2024.
Broos had fans and his fair share of critics before Afcon 2023. Does he still have critics? Yes, but very, very few.
New reports say Broos is set to stay until 2026.
According to new reports, South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has decided that Broos will continue with the job until the end of his contract in 2026.
Chatting to the media on Tuesday before the semi-final loss to Nigeria, Broos admitted that he is in a phase where he has to consider his future but is still enjoying the job.
“But there is a lot of things going right now; why should I stop? I like my job; I like football.
“So, we will see what the future brings, but I think it’s totally normal that after the career of 36 years as a coach and 18 years of professional football. Little by little, you start thinking about the end of your career,” the Bafana tactician added.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, the Safa big boss said Broos should build on the Afcon 2023 semi-finals, despite the frustrations Broos has felt towards the low support from the Premier Soccer League.
“He’s [been] very frustrated [with] the many unfair criticism against him. I have a meeting with him after the match on Saturday, and we want to encourage him to keep on building the team,” said Jordaan, as quoted by SABC Sport.
“I think we must all support him because we can see what he has put together.
“If you look at what he has done – before he came, we had a national team consisting of players who started, the likes of Itumeleng Khune, Thulani Hlatshwayo, [Bongani] Zungu, Kamohelo [Mokotjo], Kermit Erasmus, and so on,” Jordaan added.
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“When he came, his first [squad] announcement, none of those players were in, and, of course, the people of our country were shocked.
“But absolutely, we want him to stay on. We have to fix the issues between him and the PSL. I mean, it’s unheard of where a national team coach is put out of a match [Broos’ highly publicised ejection from Orlando Stadium],” the Safa president concluded.
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