Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele says the issue surrounding defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been put to bed with the squad in full preparation mode for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Bafana are putting final touches to their preparations for the tournament starting in Morocco in two weeks, with one last friendly at home scheduled for next Tuesday in Dobsonville.
The former Orlando Pirates centre-back reported late for the team’s camp after missing his flight from Durban because of reasons head coach Hugo Broos did not want to disclose.
Broos lamented the player’s attitude at a press conference on Wednesday, calling it unprofessional but Mkhalele told the media at the team’s farewell event in Johannesburg on Thursday that the matter has been settled.
“I won’t go to the actual what you call, each and every point,” said the former South African international.
“But I’d say that issue has been resolved because it is important for us to make sure that we resolve issues like that in order to make sure again that we continue with our preparations.
“So the issue of Mbokazi has been settled.”
