By BAKANG MOKOTO
14 October 2024- Fireworks are expected during Bafana Bafana’s return match on Tuesday in Congo Brazzaville. This comes after Broos’ charges walloped Congo Brazzaville 5-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Friday night during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos said he was a happy man after his charges responded to his call and beat Congo Brazzaville 5-0. Broos said he is happy that Bafana Bafana moved a step closer to qualifying for the continental tournament, to be held in Morocco next year.
“A brace from Teboho Mokoena in the 12th and 27th minutes, Bathusi Aubaas (37th), Lyle Foster (52nd) and substitute Iqraam Rayners (78th) sealed the match for the home side. I think that it was amazing, the way we started the game, the way we played football.
“This was something that I always wanted to see from this team, and we did it also in the AFCON (in the beginning of the year in Côte d’Ivoire),” he said.
The Belgian mentor further said on Friday, it was really fantastic. He added that they experienced many goals, five goals, good football, modern football, forward football and high rhythm in the game.
“It shows again what a group of players I have. A group of players I’m very proud of. I have said it also already before, but those guys know when they have to perform.
“We had a little decompression in September, and we talked about it. And then you see the reaction today. Those guys wanted to make a statement, and they made a statement with good football. But it’s only three points and next Tuesday, we have another game,” said Broos.
He said those five goals don’t count, so they have to prepare themselves.
Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana travelled to Congo Brazzaville on Sunday ahead of the return match on 15 October 2024.
The Guardian 