Bafana Bafana News Today: Broos on how to hurt Mexico, Mbokazi told to block the noise & more

Latest news about Bafana Bafana, including what coach Hugo Broos is working on ahead of the World Cup opener and Bongani Khumalo’s advice to Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Broos on what they are working on

Hugo Broos, coach of South Africa's Bafana Bafana in Pachuca, Mexico. — Hugo Broos, coach of South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Pachuca, Mexico. Image – Imago

Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his team have narrowed down their training to areas where they can hurt Mexico during their World Cup opener on Thursday.

“We will work on how we will play when they have the ball and what we are going to do when we have the ball,” Broos told Mahlatse Mphahlele as quoted by iDiski Times.

“And these are the last details we have to work tomorrow [Monday] and Tuesday and Wednesday, it’s matchday minus one, we don’t do much.

“But these days, everything will be focused on that game and on the qualities and weaknesses of Mexico – where can we be dangerous and hurt them. This is the work we are going to do this week.”

Khumalo gives Mbokazi World Cup advice

Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi. Photo: SAFA

Former Bafana defender Bongani Khumalo has advised Mbekezeli Mbokazi to stay grounded and not listen to the ‘noise’ if he has to shut out his opponents given how crucial he will be at the World Cup.

“As a former pro, I would say, stay away from the noise,” Khumalo said on Soccerzone.

“I think the World Cup is such a stage where things can either go really right for you or really, really wrong because of the expectations and eyes. And for a young footballer, that can either make or break you.

“I don’t know him personally, but I’d like to believe, with what he’s achieved so far, there’s a certain character that he has. One thing about football is that it will test that character 100 percent.”

Jessica Motaung sends message to Bafana

Kaizer Chiefs Maraketing Director Jessica Motaung. Photo – Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung has issued a rallying call to Bafana Bafana ahead of their World Cup opener against Mexico on Thursday night, saying the entire Khosi family is fully behind them.

“From a Kaizer Chiefs point of view, we are very excited to be watching Bafana Bafana in their first game in the World Cup,” Motaung said as quoted by FARPost.

“I just want to say, they have the support from the entire Amakhosi nation—but South Africa first, please.”