The South Africa head coach has highlighted the vital role the Brazilians will play in the team’s campaign in North America. The Belgian tactician believes the continental experience gained at club level will be the driving force behind the national team's mentality at the global showpiece.
South Africa are preparing for their long-awaited return to the world stage, and all eyes are firmly fixed on Burnley striker Lyle Foster. After a testing period for both club and country, the forward is being tipped to spearhead Hugo Bross’ attack in their high-stakes opener against tournament co-hosts Mexico.
The Belgian mentor held nothing back after his side’s lacklustre draw against Jamaica, with the 74-year-old tactician admitting the performance fell well short of the standards he expected. The stalemate exposed several areas in need of urgent attention, as his troops continue preparing for a blockbuster World Cup opener against tournament co-hosts Mexico.
Hugo Broos' team took on Rudolph Speid's Reggae Boyz at the Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico on Saturday night. With fans and media barred from attending, little is known about the match with even the scoreline being a subject for debate.
The former national team captain has come out strongly in defence of the Burnley star. The 25-year-old forward has found himself under intense scrutiny from a frustrated South African fanbase after his costly penalty miss against Nicaragua, coupled with a dip in form since the Africa Cup of Nations. However, with the global stage fast approaching, legendary former skipper Khune has dismissed the growing criticism, calling for patience and backing the under-fire striker to rediscover his sharp edge when it matters most.
Here GOAL brings you all the details of the friendly match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Rudolph Speid's Reggae Boyz. The last time these sides met was 16 years ago when they played a in South Africa's warm-up for the 2010 global tournament.
Mark Williams has come to the defence of the duo, urging South African supporters to get behind their strikers instead of tearing them down. The 1996 Africa Cup of Nations hero believes that both forwards have the quality to shine on the world stage if given the necessary support.
South Africa legend Siphiwe Tshabalala has issued a rallying cry to the Burnley striker to use public criticism as fuel for the upcoming global tournament. The 25-year-old has found himself at the centre of a fan backlash following recent performances for the national team.
The Bafana head coach has launched a staunch defence of the 25-year-old after the striker’s difficult run of form continued with a crucial penalty miss against Nicaragua. The Burnley forward hit the woodwork from the spot in a frustrating 0-0 draw at the Orlando Amstel Arena, sparking fresh concerns over his sharpness ahead of the global showpiece.
The Belgian tactician pulled no punches after watching his team settle for a draw against Nicaragua on Friday night. He cut a frustrated figure on the touchline, openly criticising the visitors for what he described as a one-dimensional, ultra-defensive approach that offered little ambition beyond sitting deep and soaking up pressure, with no real intent to test Bafana beyond their own defensive shape.
Here are all the details of the friendly match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Juan Cruz Real's La Azul y Blanco. There is a 71-place gap in the FIFA World Rankings between the teams but expect the home side to be heavily rotated and the Central American side to be out to impress their new coach.
In a ceremony attended by dignitaries from the upper echelons of government and sport the South African coach revealed the 26 players who will represent the country at the upcoming global tournament in North America.
South Africa's head coach has admitted he is facing an agonizing week as he prepares to trim his selection down to a final 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament. He also travelled down memory lane to when he was first appointed and the nation's attitude to their team.
The Clarets boss has issued a rallying cry to his squad, including the South Africa international, as they prepare for the global showpiece. Despite a difficult domestic campaign for the EPL side, the coach is determined to ensure his international stars arrive at the tournament in peak condition.
The expanded squad will be whittled down to just 26 players when the South Africa coach announces his final list on May 27. Until then, the following players will attend a preparatory camp in Johannesburg, minus the Mamelodi Sundowns picks as they are playing in the CAF Champions League final second leg on Sunday.
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