Hugo Broos explains why he feels ‘relaxed’ ahead of Liberia clash
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why he feels calm ahead of his side’s AFCON qualifying clash against Liberia on Friday.
South Africa will host the Lone Stars at the Orlando Stadium, with kick-off set for 18h00.
It’s not so often that you hear the Belgian tactician expressing satisfaction with his squad. However, speaking to the reporters on Thursday, Broos said he’s happy with what he has seen in training.
The 2017 AFCON-winning coach says his charges are demonstrating a willingness to give their all on Friday.
HUGO BROOS EXPLAINS WHY HE FEELS RELAXED AHEAD OF LIBERIA CLASH
“I think the fact that you think I’m calm and relaxed is because I see what I see on training,” Broos told journalists on Thursday.
“And I see how the group is behaving. So what I think what I feel now is that we will be ready for tomorrow [Friday] to have a great performance.
“Again, this will not be enough because there is an opponent. We will see how the opponent will be tomorrow.
“But what I feel, what I see, the will to perform on training gives me a positive feeling.”
Broos share the same sentiments with captain Ronwen Williams who also revealed that in this camp, he’s feeling the spirit he’s not used to in the national team.
“The mood in the team is amazing, the spirit amongst each other is high, something that I haven’t been used to in the national team,” Williams told media.
“So, yeah, it’s good. The guys can see that it’s bearing fruits cause with the spirit amongst ourselves being so high, it rubs off on the field as well.”
Bafana will jet off to Liberia on Sunday for the return tie that will take place on the 28th in Liberia.
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