Hugo Broos has made some surprising selections in his latest Bafana squad. The Belgian boss believes that Orlando Pirates star Chaine isn’t performing well.
Bafana boss Broos lays down the law
South Africa’s national team manager has been clear on why Sipho Chaine hasn’t made his latest Bafana squad to face Panama.
“Everybody has to be worried when they don’t perform, and I don’t say that Sipho is not performing,” said Broos on SABC1 as per iDiski Times via Goal:
“But everybody has to be worried. It’s not a charity, it’s something that is very serious.”
“And again, Leaner, I want to see him, I want to see him with us. I want to see him at the camp because it’s not only on the pitch but also outside the pitch, and we will see,” Broos added.
“I think Leaner is always on the list of the preliminary squad, and I think it was a good occasion now to get him with us. He was already with us a few months ago, but I want to see him again, and we will see what that gives.”
Full Bafana squad to face Panama includes six Orlando Pirates players
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns], Ricardo Goss [Siwelele FC], and Renaldo Leaner [Sekhukhune United].
Defenders: Nkosinathi Sibisi [Orlando Pirates], Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane, Khuliso Mudau [all Mamelodi Sundowns], Ime Okon [Hannover 96, Germany], Samukelo Kabini [Molde FK, Germany], Mbekezeli Mbokazi [Chicago Fire FC, USA], Thabang Matuludi [Polokwane City]
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams [all Mamelodi Sundowns], Thalente Mbatha [Orlando Pirates], Sphephelo Sithole [C.D. Tondela].
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng [all Orlando Pirates], Lyle Foster [Burnley, England], Bongokuhle Hlongwane [Minnesota United FC, USA], Themba Zwane [Mamelodi Sundowns] and Thapelo Maseko [AEL Limassol, Cyprus].
Orlando Pirates’ remaining fixtures
Meanwhile, the Sea Robbers are still fighting for the title but find themselves two points adrift of leaders Sundowns. Here’s what’s to come:
- Sunday, 22 March vs TS Galaxy, Mbombela Stadium – 15:30
- Tuesday, 7 April vs Golden Arrows, Orlando Stadium – 19:30
- Friday, 10 April vs Richards Bay, Richards Bay Stadium – 19:30
- Saturday, 18 April vs AmaZulu FC, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Saturday, 25 April vs Kaizer Chiefs, FNB Stadium – 15:00
- Tuesday, 5 May vs Stellenbosch FC, Athlone Stadium – 19:30
- Saturday, 9 May vs Magesi FC, Seshego Stadium – 20:00
- Saturday, 16 May vs Durban City, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Saturday, 23 May vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 15:00