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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has come out guns blazing at his critics, saying that naysayers are only serving to motivate him.

We are in a group of three teams with Morocco and Liberia and it is a bit different from the World Cup qualifiers.” It motivates me to prove all these people wrong and this is part of the job of a trainer. We had 13 points and with a bit of research it says over the past 12 years all the qualifiers that SA played for Afcon you have never had 13 points. “I’ll go on working and I will try to qualify us for Afcon next year. “The maximum was 12 points and that means this was not bad what we did. There have been pundits, including some Bafana legends, who have criticised his youth policy.

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has stated he will not be affected by 'cheap and shortsighted' criticism. The Belgian tactician has come under constant ...

"The maximum was 12 points, and that means this was not bad what we did. We had 13 points and with a bit of research, it says over the past 12 years, in all the qualifiers that SA played for Afcon, you have never had 13 points. It motivates me to prove all these people wrong, and this is part of the job of a trainer."

Bafana came in for severe public criticism after the team failed to advance to the final stage of the qualifiers for the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a 1 ...

It motivates me to prove all these people wrong and this is part of the job of a trainer. “The maximum was 12 points and that means this was not bad what we did — but still after our match against Ghana there were critics. We had 13 points and with a little bit of research it says over the last 12 years all the qualifiers that SA played for Afcon you have never had 13 points.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says that the criticism and the flak that he's been getting lately, especially after the 5-0.

It does not affect me and it does not put pressure on me. But after the France friendly, it got worse but it does not worry me. It was a new, young and inexperienced team.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he won't allow critics to put pressure on him, citing the situation facing Pitso Mosimane at Al Ahly.

I don’t speak only about his qualities as a player, but when you see the troubles he had with Amiens this year, he didn’t play in half of the games because there was trouble. “It was not because he was not good enough but because there were troubles. “I can’t have players who don’t play and don’t have the tempo of the game, we are going to play in Morocco in three weeks. “Last year when I selected my first squad, everyone was asking my ‘why didn’t you select ‘Njabulo Ngcobo, he is the best defender’ and look what to him at Kaizer Chiefs, he doesn’t play… It motivates me to prove all these people wrong, and this is part of the job of a trainer.” “I’ll go on working and I will try to qualify us for Afcon next year.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists South Africa's 2022 Fifa World Cup qualification campaign was a success as he now attempts to get the team to the ...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and assistant coach Helman Mkhalele during the team's training session at Sturrock Park on June 1 2022. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/ ...

We wanted a game also and now for this weekend it is impossible because all the African teams have qualifiers.” “We had some offers before the end of May from Iraq and Brazil, but it was impossible because I didn’t have players. “If it is like that it will be a very good thing for us because we were looking for games.

Bafana Bafana are likely to play World Cup-bound Iran to plug the gap left in South Africa's Afcon qualifying group by the suspension of Zimbabwe by Fifa ...

But they are short-sighted ... and cheap,” lashed Broos during a media conference at the Sturrock Park grounds at Wits University in Johannesburg on Wednesday. And it was worse after our friendly games against Guinea and France.” “For me, it was a success with a disappointing end. I didn’t have players because there were still some league games [in progress] and cup games [Nedbank Cup], which is something that doesn’t happen in other countries,” said an irritated Broos at Bafana’s first training session ahead of the Morocco clash. And still, after our match against Ghana, there were critics. “There is a big chance that we can play on the 13th [of June] against Iran, maybe in Doha because we’ll travel from Morocco via Doha and on our way back we can stay a few days there and play”.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is hoping to arrange a friendly for his team against Iran in Qatar the week after next.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is hoping to arrange a friendly for his team against Iran in Qatar the week after next. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is hoping to arrange a friendly for his team against Iran in Qatar the week after next. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is hoping to arrange a friendly for his team against Iran in Qatar the week after next.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he expects a fearless performance from his charges in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Morocco given the ...

We have to give him a mental recovery after the loss.” “Everybody is present, even Percy. I am very happy that he’s here. “We know the players and the team very well. When you go to Morocco with fear it is better that you stay right here at home.” But they are still a good team, although we have a plan. “They had never played for Bafana Bafana before but they now had an opportunity to play six games.

Khanyisa Mayo is upbeat that he can make a name for himself and follow in his father's footstep after earning his maiden Bafana Bafana call up.

I would love to keep on doing it (playing for Bafana) because he is a role model to me.” During his heydays, Mayo Snr scored for Bafana against Morocco in the Afcon finals in Sousse, Tunisia, 2004. It’s a positive for me after going from club to club and finding myself as well.”

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why they snubbed international friendly match offers from Brazil, Algeria and Iraq.

“Maybe when we come back from Morocco we will stay a few days in Doha to play there against Iran, but at the moment it is not definite because nothing has been finalised. “We looked at Namibia and Algeria, but Algeria wanted us to play in the City of Oran [in Algeria] and I know what it is about because I worked in Algeria,” Broos said. “There is a big chance that on the 13th we can play Iran in Doha, because we are travelling to Morocco via Doha.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why they snubbed international friendly match offers from Brazil, Algeria and Iraq.

“Maybe when we come back from Morocco we will stay a few days in Doha to play there against Iran, but at the moment it is not definite because nothing has been finalised. “We looked at Namibia and Algeria, but Algeria wanted us to play in the City of Oran [in Algeria] and I know what it is about because I worked in Algeria,” Broos said. “There is a big chance that on the 13th we can play Iran in Doha, because we are travelling to Morocco via Doha.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why they snubbed international friendly match offers from Brazil, Algeria and Iraq.

“Maybe when we come back from Morocco we will stay a few days in Doha to play there against Iran, but at the moment it is not definite because nothing has been finalised. “We looked at Namibia and Algeria, but Algeria wanted us to play in the City of Oran [in Algeria] and I know what it is about because I worked in Algeria,” Broos said. “There is a big chance that on the 13th we can play Iran in Doha, because we are travelling to Morocco via Doha.

Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo is delighted with his first call-up for Bafana Bafana but is aware of the pressure he will be under because of his ...

"The guys welcomed me well in the team, some of the guys I played against within the league. It might be a match-winner for you." "It's an honour for me and a privilege to be part of the squad," the 23-year-old told reporters.

Khanyisa Mayo is looking to follow in his father's footsteps, after the Cape Town City striker was selected for Bafana Afcon qualifier.

I would love to keep on doing it (playing for Bafana) because he is a role model to me. So it has been positive for me, going from club to club, but also finding myself and knowing what to do.” He played for Bafana and I look up to hime and a father and a player.

Kaizerchiefs.com were part of a large media contingent given access on Wednesday afternoon to Bafana Bafana's training session as they prepare for a crucial ...

Kaizer Chiefs would like to wish Bvuma and Nange and their Bafana Bafana teammates all the success for the clash against the Atlas Lions. The training session held at Sturrock Park in Johannesburg on the campus of the University of the Witwatersrand included Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma and midfielder Phathutshedzo Nange, who are part of coach Hugo Bross’ squad for the crucial game against the Atlas Lions. Kaizerchiefs.com were part of a large media contingent given access on Wednesday afternoon to Bafana Bafana’s training session as they prepare for a crucial 2023 AFCON qualifier against Morocco in Rabat on the 9th of June at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos wants his charges to have no fear against Morocco in their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

You have to believe in your own qualities. You have to believe it can happen. "I can give you the example of (North) Macedonia; they won in Italy. If we can believe in our chances, then we have a chance." We will see if that plan can succeed next Thursday. "We know what we have to do, and one thing is very important is to have the right mentality and to have the confidence because if you go to Morocco with fear, then it is better that you stay here (in South Africa). So, we have a plan.

The absence of Rushine de Reuck and Siyanda Xulu, who had forged a decent central defensive partnership during the World Cup qualifiers last year, ...

It's just for me to marshal them and keep a strong bond because that's what we had in the World Cup qualifiers. With Xulu and De Reuck not included, Bafana are compelled to try a new central defensive pairing. Xulu is unattached since unceremoniously leaving his Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv in February, hence the exclusion.

Bafana Bafana's camp is in full swing as they prepare to travel to Morocco next Thursday for their opening 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in what is a ...

Marumo Gallants head coach Dan Malesela has advised Bafana Bafana's Hugo Broos to select experienced players who are on form for the national team.

Take them if you feel that they are good enough for the team,” he said. “If you have six or nine players from Sundowns that are ready to play for the national team, let them go. You can’t! You are developing them to go where beyond the national team?

Bafana Bafana have no injury concerns as they build-up to crucial Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah ...

“Most of the time when we are not in sync we get to a point where the other guys will be doing something they are not supposed to. We are pushing to get there and we will be ready to go.” “We need to make sure we don’t overload them but we keep them fresh for the game against Morocco next week.

Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana must show no fear, as they head to Rabat to take on Morocco on Thursday in their opening 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

“To have a game against France like that was a good thing. One thing that is very important is to have the right mentality, and confidence. “Morocco are a very good team, and with modern technology you can have as much information as possible about an opponent.

South Africa kick off their quest next Thursday to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2019. First up are highly ranked Morocco.

Now they’ve had the opportunity to play six games. Results in this endeavour over the next few months will be crucial for Hugo Broos and his men to sway public opinion on the team’s capabilities. We had 13 points. We had a new, young team and from the six games, we won four, drew one and lost the other one. We had players who played their first Bafana Bafana games. First up are highly ranked Morocco.

In-form Orlando Pirates attacker Thembinkosi Lorch has made a strong comment on receiving a Bafana Bafana call-up for the first time since Hugo Broos took ...

He concluded three assists and scored two goals in the two matches. “But I knew that it would come as my performances have been going up, helping the team [Pirates] win games. Bafana are set to face Morocco in Rabat on 9 June in their opening group K match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and Lorch, who is in great form, is part of the 23-man squad.