South Africans Blast Hugo Broos After Announcing Bafana Bafana's Preliminary Squad for AFCON 2023

• Hugo Broos has announced Bafana Bafana's preliminary squad for the 2023 AFCON
• The Belgian manager included 50 players in his preliminary list for the competition
• South African football fans have aired their opinion concerning the squad announced

South Africans have criticised Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos after announcing his 50-man preliminary squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

The competition is slated to kick off next year on January 13, with Bafana Bafana's opening game being against Mali on January 16 before facing Namibia and Tunisia on January 21 and 24 respectively.

The Belgian manager included some of the finest players in the Premier Soccer League in his preliminary squad and also Bafana Bafana players abroad.

One of the major surprises on the list was Burnley striker Lyle Foster who is currently unavailable due to mental health issues, according to a report by iDiskiTimes.

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South African football fans were not happy with some of Broos' selections and let their grievances known on social media.

@RayMaboya said:

"How do you leave Mofokeng out??? Broos' job is to help advance RSA football. If you leave out your best young talent l, what are you hoping for?"

@VusimuziMkhwan1 said:

"I'm a Khosi fan but truth be told Sibongiseni Mthethwa is so undeserving shame."

@Thabangmakgato3 said:

"We can't win afcon with these kind of players"

@TrickyRedDevs said:

"Broos must practice what he preaches. Cants say you want young players then fail to include Mofokeng"

@bandile_7novic said:

"Mofokeng,shabalala, titus, Matthews, One of this players deserved to be there but Hugo bross favours abo makgopa n hlongwane"

@_pcreece said:

"No Matthews is criminal. Broos is lost."

Broos set to submit AFCON squad

Sports Brief previously reported that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is gearing up to submit his preliminary squad to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals scheduled in the Ivory Coast.

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The final squad list will be conveyed to CAF between January 2 and 3 next year, with the squad scheduled to assemble for the tournament on January 4, 2024.

While preparations for the tournament intensify, talks between the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Bafana players regarding bonus fees are reportedly at a standstill.