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BafanaBafana coach Hugo Broos says they deliberately chose to pick friendly matches against smaller nations to avoid defeats. Bafana will meet lowly ranked Botswana and Sierra Leone next week.

They also suffered a heavy 5-nil defeat against World Champions France away and were also on the receiving end whenThe team has new caps such as goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi, midfielders Luke Le Roux and Sibongiseni Mthethwa as well as striker Mihlali Mayambela. Zakhele Lepasa from Orlando Pirates and Kgaogelo Sekgota from Kaizer Chiefs were also recalled.

Mamelodi Sundowns talisman Themba Zwane was the surprise inclusion after Broos has been overlooking him since he took over the reins. Victories against the 113th ranked Sierra Leone and the 149th ranked Botswana will go a long way in regaining some confidence. The 68th ranked Bafana are preparing for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier against Liberia back to back next year in March.

The 70-year-old Broos is also casting his net wide in search of little-known players abroad. Bafana will lock horns with Sierra Leone on the 24th and Botswana on the 27th of this month at the iconic FNB stadium.

 

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Now THAT’s a GREAT idea… Play teams of “no-hopers” so when we play a stronger team we always get beat. WHO PUT YOU IN CHARGE OF OUR GREAT TEAM.? WHY CAN’T WE EVEN QUALIFY FOR OR OWN AFRICAN NATIONS CUP.? Oh yes…because we ALWAYS practice against weaker teams Good policy then.

He must fickin go

Hid visionary and honest man . Few man in world so far.

Makes no difference, they will still get a hiding. Maybe a draw at their luckiest.

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What if Bafana Bafan loose in those team . He will pick the team from AB Motsepe league

They will still lose

Are we that useless as a soccer team ?

Honest guy

Expect a trashing by Botswana 🤭🤭🤭

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