The coach of the Bafana Bafana, Hugo Broos, did not hide his anger after the late arrival of Mbekezeli Mbokazi. The young defender did not join the Pretoria camp on time after missing his return flight from Durban, where he had been enjoying a few days off. This situation deeply irritated the Belgian technician, who was informed on Tuesday evening by Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. According to Broos, the player has “lost sight of his obligations” after tasting recent successes.
In front of the press, Broos condemned the behavior unworthy of a 20-year-old international, emphasizing the importance of impeccable professionalism ahead of a year marked by the Afcon and World Cup qualifiers. The coach intends to speak personally with Mbokazi to remind him of his responsibilities. He also lamented the player’s transfer to MLS, arguing that his entourage should have waited for the potential visibility offered by a World Cup, rather than committing to what he considers a rushed project.
