Hugo Broos Defends Bafana Squad Selection, Explains Bongani Zungu, Andile Jali and Themba Zwane Snubs

• Hugo Broos has hit back at critics who are unhappy with his Bafana Bafana squad selection for the Morocco game
• Andile Jali and Themba Zwane have been left out of the squad once again despite impressive seasons for Mamelodi Sundowns
• Coach Hugo Bross has explained why he has omitted the likes of Bongani Zungu, Andile Jali and Themba Zwane

South African national team coach, Hugo Broos, announced his final 23-man squad to take on Morocco, but once again, many aren’t happy.

Critics have questioned his decisions to omit certain players from the squad, including the likes of Andile Jali and Themba Zwane.

Many fans have since asked if Broos has a problem with Mamelodi Sundowns’ players because he often omits them from his team.

Jali’s omission itself has come as quite a surprise as the Masandawana midfielder earned himself five nominations in the Premier Soccer League’s awards for his performances this season.

Manqoba Mngqithi believes Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are finally closing the gap to Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

The Bafana coach has since hit back at critics, explaining why he hasn’t selected certain players, The Citizen reported.

“I don’t focus on the fact that Jali has five nominations, I have said this from the beginning and for two years, and I am very sorry, I don’t see why I should select Jali and Zwane.”

Broos also added that Bongani Zungu was omitted from the squad because of ill-discipline.

The Amiens SC player has had his fair share of trouble in France and has often been left out of the squad because of disciplinary issues.

“At Amiens he didn’t play half their games because of trouble, not because he is not good enough, but because of trouble. Three or four months ago the coach and chairman of the club wanted to get him out. What happened in Amiens can also happen here,” Broos added.

Broos made the comments during an interview with SABC Sport and didn't hold back with his comments. You can watch that interview here:

Manqoba Mngqithi praises Andile Jali and Peter Shalulile after duo nominated for Premier Soccer League awards

Football

Hugo Broos announces his 23-man Bafana Bafana squad to battle Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in June

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has whittled down his South African national team squad to 23. The 23-man squad will take on Morocco in June in their first Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The game will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco, on June 9, SAFA.net reported. Broos originally selected 37 players in his preliminary squad before trimming it to 23.

Stellenbosch FC striker, Ashley du Preez, was part of that 37-man squad but has not made the final team.

Football agent Mike Makaab is unhappy with the preliminary Bafana Bafana squad selected by coach Hugo Broos

The 37-man preliminary Bafana squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers has been announced and once again, many are not happy with it.

Andile Jali has once again been excluded from coach Hugo Broos’ team list and agent Mike Makaab has now commented on the squad.

The squad was announced earlier this week, SAFA.net reported, and the team will be trimmed before the end of the month to the official team.