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SAFA’s chief medical doctor Thulani Ngwenya has hit back at Rulani Mokwena after the Mamelodi Sundowns co-head coach had criticised the national team setup. The Masandawana coach had a go at Bafana and the communication between the national team and the clubs after Downs had problems when their players returned...

Bafana Bafana have made quite a jump in the latest FIFA rankings after their two victories over Ethiopia this month. Hugo Broos’ team have been writing positive headlines and their performances on the pitch have now also been rewarded in the FIFA rankings. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/broos-surprised-by-rulani-criticism/ South Africa climbed to 66th position worldwide, which...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he was surprised to hear the criticism of the national setup from Mamelodi Sundowns’ co-head coach Rulani Mokwena. The Masandawana coach had a go at Bafana and the communication between the national team and the clubs after Downs had problems when their players returned...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has had some special praise for Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Mothobi Mvala. The 69-year-old was pleased with what he saw in Mvala, and says he is very salient player in his squad. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/caf-champions-league/rulani-not-happy-with-bafana/ The Sundowns midfielder missed the second game against Ethiopia after scoring in the first clash...

Mamelodi Sundowns co-head coach Rulani Mokwena has called for better relations with Bafana Bafana, after a number of Sundowns players returned from the national camp in less than ideal condition. Mokwena made these comments after the club's 2-2 draw against AS Maniema in the CAF Champions League on Sunday. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/caf-champions-league/sundowns-draw-in-the-drc/ Mokwena says...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he’s ready to give Orlando Pirates midfielder Goodman Mosele another chance in the national team but the player needs to explain himself first. Mosele did not pitch up to the national team camp ahead of their double header with Ethiopia, which upset Broos ahead...

Stuart Baxter has defended Njabulo Ngcobo over his performance for Bafana Bafana and gave some insight where he sees his playing position. Ngcobo featured for Bafana in midfield in their 1-0 win over Ethiopia, replacing the injured Mothobi Mvala. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/broos-why-i-played-ngcobo-in-midfield/ Hugo Broos said after the game that his side struggled in midfield,...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he opted to play Njabulo Ngcobo out of position in midfield against Ethiopia. The Kaizer Chiefs defender replaced the injured Mothobi Mvala in central midfield in Bafana’s 1-0 victory over Ethiopia on Tuesday. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/broos-explains-why-subbed-mabasa-after-35-mins/ Broos has now explained that he thought Ngcobo could fulfil...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he subbed Tshegofatso Mabasa after just 35 minutes against Ethiopia. The Orlando Pirates striker earned a call-up into Broos’ squad for his fine form with the Buccaneers after returning from a lengthy injury spell. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/broos-mabasa-sub-not-due-to-injury/ The coach even opted to start Mabasa in the...

SAFA President Danny Jordaan has congratulated Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana for their back-to-back victories against Ethiopia in the World Cup qualifiers. Bafana beat Ethiopia 1-0 on Tuesday evening at the FNB Stadium after winning 3-1 on the road last weekend. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/broos-were-still-looking-for-better-players/ While Jordaan says the job is not yet complete, he...