Thalente Mbatha is 24, while Relebohile Mofokeng is 19-years-old and will likely be part of the squad Bafana coach Hugo Broos selects for the next two qualifiers against Congo in October.
Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has sung the praises of Thalente Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng who have just made their debut for Bafana. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspaper’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers during the September FIFA calendar, as SA drew with Uganda at Orlando Stadium before they snatched a 95th-minute winner to beat hosts South Sudan on Tuesday.
“They must just keep on working hard and stay humble. Hopefully, they get to achieve many more caps and big things with the national team.” Earlier this week, Broos said he believed his charges would be in far better shape for the upcoming clashes. The reason for this Broos explained, was due to the late start of the Betway Premiership which only begins on Saturday.
“First of all, the big trouble we have is that our players didn’t play competitive games. Only 80% played pre-season friendly games,” said Broos.By Michael Sherman
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