Hlompho Kekana: Mamelodi Sundowns Legend Speaks on Hugo Broos’ AFCON 2023 Selection

• Bafana Bafana are on a quest for a second AFCON title in Ivory Coast
• Hugo Broos' final 23-man squad has continued to spark fan discourse
• A Mamelodi Sundowns legend has discussed his thoughts on the team

Hlompho Kekana has aired his opinion after Hugo Broos selected 10 members of the Mamelodi Sundowns squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 34th edition of the continental showpiece, to be hosted by Ivory Coast, kicks off on January 13.

South Africa have been drawn in Group E alongside Mali, Namibia, and Tunisia as they seek an elusive second title.

Fans have continued to deliberate on Broos's 23-man squad list, with no Kaizer Chiefs player making the cut.

However, 10 Sundowns players are heading to the tournament, raising eyebrows and leaving fanatics divided.

Bafana Bafana's final warm-up game before the tournament ended 0-0 against Lesotho at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville on Wednesday.

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The South African team is expected to arrive in Ivory Coast today (January 11) to prepare for their first group game against Mali on Tuesday, June 16.

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In a chat with Farpost, Kekana spoke about the current makeup of the Bafana Bafana squad but admitted that having an opinion wouldn't change the situation in Ivory Coast.

"I think the coach chose based on what he saw since the beginning of the season till now. I think we just have to support the boys. We support the boys for the fact that they are going to represent the South African flag.

"I think more than anything, as South Africans, if we could forget who plays for whom and focus more on the badge, [it's] important. If we take that mentality, I think we will go far in our football," the legend remarked.

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Sports Brief also previously reported that South Africa's travelling party to AFCON 2023 will be without key player, Lyle Foster.

The Burnley striker was omitted from the final squad by Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, a decision that raised a few eyebrows.

Bafana Bafana legend, Aaron Mokoena has questioned Foster's decision not to represent his country at the tournament.