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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Solomon Mathe urged supporters to throw their full weight behind Bafana Bafana every time they play and stop booing Nyiko Mobbie. Over the past five years, it has become the norm for fans to boo and express their unhappiness towards Mobbie, saying he is not a national team material whenever he makes mistakes. They were at it again on Tuesday night when Hugo Broos' soldiers met Algeria at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers, but Mathe feels it is now time to accept his inclusion and keep supporting him.

WHAT HAPPENED

The 29-year-old established himself as Broos' first-choice right-back since the coach took over in May 2021. However, Mamelodi Sundowns' Khuliso Mudau is now the first-choice as Broos prefers him over Mobbie. The criticisms have often been brutal towards Mobbie, but Broos kept on selecting him. The player himself also downplayed getting a lot of criticism from the country’s masses at some point.The Belgian coach also frequently insisted that the Sekhukhune trusted soldier never disappointed him.However, supporters kept on criticizing him, though some South African people in football argue that he doesn't deserve to be there.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

“People will always have their opinions, whenever Nyiko Mobbie is playing, but when he is given a chance, he doesn't disappoint,” Mathe old GOAL. "But why do they do that, it's not healthy for the player, not only him, but for everyone. As a player, it kills your confidence, especially when you have to go play for the national team.“But, lucky enough, Nyiko has got a technical team and players who support him all the time. So, he needs to take criticism as motivation to do well whenever he's given a chance,'' he continued.''But the criticism and bashing towards the boy is too much, supporters must know it's not healthy for the player. All I can say is that he needs to be strong and continue doing his work.”

WHAT WAS SAID

After playing the whole 90 minutes in the<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/themba-zwane-brace-inspire-bafana-bafana-to-frustrate-hosts-algeria-in-six-goal-thriller/blt4e0e31826f0c0448" target="_blank"> rousing 3-3 draw against Algeria,</a> the Sundowns loanee will now prepare for the upcoming PSL clash between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates.Mobbie's Babina Noko will host the Buccaneers at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, March 30. The match is scheduled for 17h45.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR MOBBIE?

'It will kill Nyiko Mobbie's confidence' - ex-Orlando Pirates midfielder Solomon Mathe begs Bafana Bafana fans to stop booing Mamelodi Sundowns loanee | Goal.com South Africa

Hugo Broos continues to call up players he feels suit his playing style, and a former player urges everyone to support the team. 

&apos;It will kill Nyiko Mobbie&apos;s confidence&apos; - ex-Orlando Pirates midfielder Solomon Mathe begs Bafana Bafana fans to stop booing Mamelodi Sundowns loanee

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