Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has openly declared his interest in returning to the Bafana Bafana hot seat.
With current head coach Hugo Broos expected to step down after the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has yet to outline succession plans for the national team.
Mosimane, who previously led South Africa between 2010 and 2012, says he would not hesitate to take the job if approached.
“Myself, I’m interested,” Mosimane said when asked about the possibility of coaching Bafana again.
“That is the medal I want to close everything. That is the medal I don’t have on the continent. I would love to do that with Bafana and win AFCON, that’s the one I want.”
Speaking on the SMWX podcast, Mosimane made it clear that lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy with South Africa remains unfinished business in his glittering coaching career.
Pitso Mosimane wants AFCON medal with Bafana
“I’m not complaining. SAFA will put whoever is right for the job. But if you ask me today if I’d sign the contract, I’ll sign today. It means a lot to me.
I think we are at the right time with the right generation,” Pitso added.
“This generation can win AFCON”
Mosimane believes the current crop of South African players has what it takes to conquer the continent.
“Football goes in waves,” he explained. “Brazil hasn’t won the World Cup in many years. When France won it, they hadn’t won it in some time. It’s about generations.”
According to Mosimane, South Africa’s present squad has the quality and depth to compete for continental honours, particularly with strong contributions coming from domestic heavyweights such as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Mosimane believes Bafana can win the AFCON very soon.
“I think South Africa has the product to win AFCON,” he added.