Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos warns Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota & Mbekezeli Mbokazi against making bad moves to Europe - 'It’s better to stay at Orlando Pirates'

Hugo Broos named Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Mohau Nkota, and Relebohile Mofokeng in his Bafana Bafana squad for the forthcoming international friendly games.

South Africa are set to host Tanzania and Mozambique, respectively, in the forthcoming international window.

The games will give the veteran coach a chance to examine some players ahead of crucial competitive games.

Mofokeng has been a key player for the Buccaneers since his introduction to the senior team late in the 2022/23 season.

Former club's coach Jose Riveiro then introduced Nkota and Mbokazi this season, and the duo has delivered effectively.

It explains why the trio has been linked with a move abroad.

In his latest interview, Broos has warned the youngsters about making moves that will kill their dreams.

“The only advice I can give is, they have to make the right choice. That’s the only advice, like Mbokazi has played 15 games for Orlando Pirates, going to Europe? Okay, it would be no problem, but you have to make the right choice,” the Belgian said during the naming of his final squad.

“If you go to a club where you don’t play or don’t have a chance to play, I think then it’s better to stay one more year at Orlando Pirates.

"So that’s up to the player, his family, and to his agent. I hope his agent is looking to the future of the player and not to his wallet," Broos continued.

“Let’s hope that if they go to Europe, they will play there, Rele, Nkota, and all those they are saying might go to Europe, they will progress if they play there, so they will become better players.

“Look what happened with Shandre [Campbell] at Brugge, ok, he didn’t play for the first team, but he played in the second division in Belgium, it’s a tough division. I can assure you, and I’m sure he made progress, it’s the most important thing.

“So, when I say they need to choose a good team or choose a good club, it doesn’t mean directly they have to play in the first team, but they have to play and at a good level.

“I hope these players, if they go to Europe, because it’s not the first time I hear many rumours of players going to Europe, and then nobody goes. Let’s hope that if they are going, it’s to the right club," he concluded.

Another big season is coming for the youngsters at both the international and club levels.

As Bucs prepare to challenge for the Premier Soccer League and Caf Champions League, among other competitions, Bafana Bafana will be preparing to take part in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

If the trio continues to shine, it will attract more potential suitors.