Bafana Bafana

2024 - 10 - 7

Bafana Bafana Drama: Adams Out, Mbatha Injured, and a Glimpse at a Star's Side Hustle!

AFCON qualifiers - Bafana Bafana - Congo-Brazzaville - Euni Beauty - Hugo Broos - Jayden Adams - South African football - Terrence Mashego - Thalente Mbatha

Bafana coach Hugo Broos drops Jayden Adams for discipline, while Thalente Mbatha's injury forces a reshuffle. Plus, find out how a defender is making waves in skincare!

In a whirlwind week for Bafana Bafana, it seems coach Hugo Broos is dealing with a mix of disciplinary issues and unfortunate injuries as he prepares the squad for their upcoming encounter against Congo-Brazzaville. Thalente Mbatha has been ruled out of the squad due to a knee injury, while fellow midfielder Jayden Adams has been shown the door for disciplinary reasonsโ€”proving that the coach doesn't take any nonsense when it comes to maintaining discipline within the team.

The Bafana camp has definitely not had the smoothest of starts as Broos finds himself frustrated with player disruptions. In what was meant to be a straightforward training session, the coach appeared like a bear with a sore head, highlighting the importance of unity and professionalism as South Africa looks to reclaim its glory on the continental stage. Fans are undoubtedly eager to see how the new faces in the squad will fare given the recent shake-up.

Beyond the drama on the pitch, there's interesting news brewing off-field as well. Terrence Mashego, a defender for Bafana Bafana, is making headlines not only for his football skills but also for his latest venture into the world of skincare. Mashego recently co-launched a local skincare brand called Euni Beauty, alongside partner Grace Makhanya, proving that athletes can break boundaries beyond their sport and explore lucrative side hustles that resonate with their passion and creativity.

As the Bafana Bafana squad heads closer to their much-anticipated match, Broos will be watching on with bated breath, hopeful that his team can work together and deliver a strong performance despite recent setbacks. With players coming and going and fresh faces stepping into the limelight, itโ€™s an exciting time for South African football. And as for Mashego, it has become clear that soccer stars can not only kick goals but also can create them in the beauty industry! Did you know that the skincare industry is expected to hit $189.3 billion by 2025? Clearly, Mashego is stepping into a booming market! Additionally, strict discipline in sports has been shown to improve overall team performance, and with Broos at the helm, Bafana Bafana could be on their way to finding that perfect balance between fun and professionalism!

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Mbatha, Adams withdrawn from Bafana squad - SAFA.net (South African Football Association)

7 October 2024 - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Thalente Mbatha and Jayden Adams have been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad to face ...

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Broos Confirms Two Changes To Bafana Squad, Adams Dropped ... (iDiski Times)

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has dropped Jayden Adams from the squad while Thalente Mbatha has been replaced due to injury for the upcoming 2025.

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Bafana Bafana camp off to a rocky start: Adams expelled for ... (News24)

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos kicked Jayden Adams out of camp for disciplinary reasons, while Thalente Mbatha was ruled out with a knee injury.

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Broos frustrated over Bafana player disruptions (HeraldLIVE)

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was like a bear with a sore head in Monday's media conference at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ahead of the much-anticipated ...

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Hugo Broos drops Jayden Adams from Bafana Bafana squad due to ... (Goal.com)

Bafana Bafana arrived in Gqeberha to prepare for their match against Congo-Brazzaville. However, Jayden Adams has been replaced due to what coach Hugo Broos ...

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DROPPED: Bafana midfielder disciplined by Broos (KickOff.com)

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has dropped one player for disciplinary reasons ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Broos worried about Bafana's leaky defence (Johannesburg Sunday World)

It goes without saying that since head coach Hugo Broos took over the Bafana Bafana hot seat in May 2021, South Africa has become a force.

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Bafana Bafana defender Terrence Mashego co-launches skincare ... (SNL24)

We get to know more about the latest local skincare range Euni Beauty, co-founded by Grace Makhanya and soccer star Terrence Mashego.

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Hugo Broos confirms two new faces in Bafana Bafana squad (FARPost)

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that midfielders Thalente Mbatha and Jayden Adams have been withdrawn from the squad.

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Hugo Broos drops Jayden Adams from Bafana Bafana squad for ... (Independent Online)

Hugo Broos has weilded the axe and dropped Stellenbosch midfielder Jayden Adams from the Bafana Bafana squad for 'bad behaviour'.

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Broos disenchanted by chaos in Bafana camp (SowetanLIVE)

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos isn't happy with how the latest camp, ahead of two Afcon qualifiers against Congo, has started with injuries, ...

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2024 Afcon qualifiers | Bafana set sights on Congo-Brazzaville (eNCA)

JOHANNESBURG - Bafana Bafana's preparations for back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Congo-Brazzaville have not been ideal.

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Broos boots Adams from the Bafana camp (ofm.co.za)

The Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has laid down the law in his camp ahead of Friday's home leg of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo in ...

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Ex-Bafana player Thabo Nthethe: Neymar nearly ended my career ... (SNL24)

FORMBER Bafana Bafana defender Thabo Nthethe says he still remembers his worst moment as a professional soccer player. It was when Bafana were hammered 5-0 ...

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Bafana Bafana welcomed ahead of AFCON qualifier (News24)

THE excitement in Gqeberha is unmatched as Bafana Bafana, South Africa's national football team, arrived in the city ahead of their crucial AFCON qualifier ...

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