The SAFA boss has wasted no time in turning up the heat on South Africa's new coach following his high-profile return to the national team dugout. The association chief has effectively handed the legendary tactician a 'must-win' mandate ahead of his first competitive fixture back in charge of the national team.
The newly appointed South Africa head coach has officially outlined his vision for the national team, suggesting that a fresh wave of talent is ready to break into the side. Following his appointment to succeed the Belgian, the legendary tactician has confirmed that while the core foundation remains, the door is wide open for those previously overlooked.
After weeks of speculation over his appointment, the 62-year-old and SAFA have reached an agreement for the coach to take over the reigns from Hugo Broos.
Clarets boss Nicky Hayen has cast serious doubt over the 25-year-old striker's future at Turf Moor, admitting that the South African international could be sold before the transfer window closes. The Bafana Bafana striker appears to have fallen down the pecking order as the Clarets look to overhaul their squad following relegation from the Premier League and a difficult start to the new campaign in the English Championship.
The Belgian coach has reportedly launched a sensational attack on his potential successor, claiming that appointing the former Mamelodi Sundowns boss would undo years of progress and return South African football to an era of external interference at the hands of player agents.
South Africa's Sports Minister has launched a scathing attack on the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the ongoing delay in appointing Pitso Mosimane as the new national team head coach. The minister suggested that racial bias may be influencing the financial negotiations, leaving the nation's footballing future in a state of limbo as the countdown to AFCON qualifying gets closer and closer.
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