‘He’s not talented but he’s most important’: Broos on Bafana defender 

Published on by Nkosiyabuya Sithole

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has praised Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mothobi Mvala, whom he regards as a crucial member of his squad.   

Mvala is set to return to the national team after being sidelined for several months due to an injury sustained last season. 

He’s part of the team that will play AFCON qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan.

Broos acknowledged that while Mvala may not be the most skilled or talented player in the nation, he contributes significantly to the national team’s efforts.   

He conveyed his pleasure at having him back in the fold.

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BROOS SAYS MVALA IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PLAYERS IN HIS TEAM

“First of all, I was very happy that Mothobi played again at Sundowns,” Broos said.

“If you see the things he did in the past for Bafana Bafana, I think I'm very happy that he's back. He is not the finest, biggest, most talented players of South Africa, but he is so important for us in the past games.

“So, it was a loss that he was not with us, for example, in Congo, because that is the player that can help us in such games. So, I am very happy that he is back, I'm very happy that is playing again at Sundowns in the last games so he has the feeling of the games.

“You will see and you have seen already in the past how important he is for us.”

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Nkosiyabuya Sithole

Nkosiyabuya Sithole, a young and rising sports journalist based in Durban, South Africa, harbors a deep passion for football. Nevertheless, he aspires to become a well-rounded journalist, adept in various areas of the field.

Nkosi's career began in 2020, working as a home-based writer during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has since written for various websites, including Briefly News, FiND-iT News, and The South African. Attending live sporting events is a particular pleasure for him, as they provide opportunities for interaction with sports personalities.

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