Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is set to field a largely changed team in tonight's international friendly against Mozambique at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Kick-off is at 7:30 PM CAT. This follows a 0-0 draw against Tanzania at the same venue last Friday.
Broos Focused on Development
Broos is using these friendlies as an opportunity to assess his squad depth and give chances to players who haven't had as much game time. “Tomorrow’s game will feature a completely different line-up from the one that played against Tanzania,” Broos confirmed. “I want to give everyone in camp a chance to express themselves on the pitch.” He emphasized that Mozambique will be a stern test, acknowledging their impressive Afcon 2024 performance and World Cup qualifying campaign.
Sibisi to Captain Bafana
With Ronwen Williams unavailable due to club commitments, Nkosinathi Sibisi will captain the side against Mozambique. Sibisi expressed his pride in leading the team, stating, “It’s a huge honour to captain Bafana Bafana. I appreciate the coach’s confidence in me, and I’m ready to lead the team.”
The match also provides an opportunity for players like Luke le Roux to step up and provide leadership to the younger members of the squad. Le Roux, who plays in Sweden, emphasized the importance of the experienced players guiding the newcomers. “We have told the new players what we were told when we came in and that’s just to do your best and the rest will take care of itself,” he said.
New Faces Get Their Chance
Following debuts for Deano van Rooyen, Khulumani Ndamane, Simphiwe Selepe, and Tshepang Moremi against Tanzania, Broos is looking for a more assertive performance against Mozambique. The focus is not just on promise but on delivering a positive result.
Hugo Broos encouraged the players to “dala what you must” ahead of the game, highlighting the opportunity they have to secure their place in the national team. Fans will be eager to see if these young players can rise to the occasion against a competitive Mozambique side.