Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that they have “two problems” ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda.
Broos’ charges will face Benin at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 18 November 2023.
South Africa will then jet off to Huye to take on Rwanda on Tuesday, 21 November 2023.
The Bafana squad assembled for camp on Monday, 13 November in Pretoria and will travel to Durban on 16 November.
THE TWO PROBLEMS BAFANA BAFANA MIGHT HAVE AHEAD OF WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Broos confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns duo of Grant Kekana and Thapelo Maseko might be replaced due to injuries sustained over the weekend. The pair featured for Sundowns when they played against Wydad Athletic in the final of the African Football League [AFL].
Bafana Ba Style defeated the Moroccan side 3-2 on aggregate. The mouthwatering showdown took place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday, as Masandawana won the historic inaugural AFL title.
Broos divulged that they are awaiting medical reports for the two players and a decision will be taken from there.
The Belgian mentor was speaking during the Bafana press conference at Tuks HPC on Monday afternoon.
“We have two problems, we’re waiting for the medical report for Kekana and Maseko. I’m a little bit anxious, I’m afraid that I will have to replace them, ” said Broos.
“Once we have the medical report and we know exactly what we can expect from the two players, we will make a decision whether they will stay with us or whether we have to look for other players.”
HUGO BROOS REFUSES TO REVEAL PLAYERS THAT MIGHT REPLACE KEKANA AND MASEKO
The Bafana coach refused to reveal the names of the players that might replace Kekana and Maseko if the duo get to be ruled out from the squad.
“Don’t ask me who, I haven’t thought about it till now. I hope they can stay with us but I’m a little bit afraid,” he added.
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