Finding a successor for Themba Zwane a key priority for Broos and Mkhalele
February 13, 2024
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is already thinking about how he can make the South African side even better than they are, with key considerations on his mind things like finding a successor to Themba Zwane and getting Lyle Foster back into the mix.
Speaking to the media ahead of the team’s departure from Ivory Coast the Belgian manager was already looking ahead to March’s upcoming friendlies and the World Cup qualifiers beyond that.
“Certainly, there will be new players in for the friendlies in March. I don’t think it will be ten, but there are some positions in the team that require more attention than others.
“For example, on the right side there is no problem, and we don’t have to look for another right-back because Khuliso Mudau has Nyiko Mobbie as cover.
“But there are some positions we have to look at.
“We will see what happens with Themba Zwane as well. Even if Themba continues, we need someone to replace him.
“I have already spoken with assistant coach Helman Mkhalele and next Friday, when we are back in South Africa, we will try look for new players who will invited for camp in March.
“Let’s hope we find players who can help us in the next games for the World Cup qualifiers,” he said.
Broos also went on to talk about Lyle Foster who didn’t attend AFCON due to mental health issues. He was allowed to stay in England and play for his club side, Burnley, a concession which Broos understood but did not like.
“Honestly, I am not happy, I knew from the beginning what the problems were.
“I knew and I was understanding because I spoke a few times with Burnley coach Vincent Kompany.
“Our doctor spoke to his counterpart at Burnley. We put everything together and decided it was not a good thing to call Foster for Afcon.
“Lyle Foster himself wrote a letter to say, ‘Please don’t call me because I am not ready to play Afcon’.
“But then he starts playing for his club and he plays every game for 90 minutes.
“I am asking myself why it wasn’t possible for him to come with us to Ivory Coast?” said Broos.
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Finding a successor for Themba Zwane a key priority for Broos and Mkhalele
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is already thinking about how he can make the South African side even better than they are, with key considerations on his mind things like finding a successor to Themba Zwane and getting Lyle Foster back into the mix.
Speaking to the media ahead of the team’s departure from Ivory Coast the Belgian manager was already looking ahead to March’s upcoming friendlies and the World Cup qualifiers beyond that.
“Certainly, there will be new players in for the friendlies in March. I don’t think it will be ten, but there are some positions in the team that require more attention than others.
“For example, on the right side there is no problem, and we don’t have to look for another right-back because Khuliso Mudau has Nyiko Mobbie as cover.
“But there are some positions we have to look at.
“We will see what happens with Themba Zwane as well. Even if Themba continues, we need someone to replace him.
“I have already spoken with assistant coach Helman Mkhalele and next Friday, when we are back in South Africa, we will try look for new players who will invited for camp in March.
“Let’s hope we find players who can help us in the next games for the World Cup qualifiers,” he said.
Broos also went on to talk about Lyle Foster who didn’t attend AFCON due to mental health issues. He was allowed to stay in England and play for his club side, Burnley, a concession which Broos understood but did not like.
“Honestly, I am not happy, I knew from the beginning what the problems were.
“I knew and I was understanding because I spoke a few times with Burnley coach Vincent Kompany.
“Our doctor spoke to his counterpart at Burnley. We put everything together and decided it was not a good thing to call Foster for Afcon.
“Lyle Foster himself wrote a letter to say, ‘Please don’t call me because I am not ready to play Afcon’.
“But then he starts playing for his club and he plays every game for 90 minutes.
“I am asking myself why it wasn’t possible for him to come with us to Ivory Coast?” said Broos.