Overview
- Speaking at the national team’s opening press conference in Pretoria, Hugo Broos called Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s missed return flight from Durban an “unprofessional” act and said he was very angry.
- Broos said Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou informed him of the missed flight and accused the club of protecting the player with a “nonsense” explanation.
- The coach said he will address the issue with Mbokazi after training, using a threatening phrase about making his point that drew attention for its tone.
- Broos criticized agent Basia Michaels and questioned Mbokazi’s move to MLS side Chicago Fire, suggesting the decision was poorly suited to the player’s development.
- Mbokazi arrived late to the Bafana camp at the University of Pretoria High Performance Centre after captaining Orlando Pirates to a cup win, with no formal sanctions announced as he is expected to head to AFCON and then join Chicago Fire.