Fiery Broos hits back: It's all trash!
by KO Staff Reporter · KickOffHead coach Hugo Broos has hit back at critics over 'defensive' tactics following Bafana Bafana's early exit in the AFCON.
The Bafana squad has returned to a somewhat sombre reception at OR Tambo International on Wednesday morning after their early exit in the AFCON currently underway in Morocco.
Broos' men were knocked out of the continental showpiece after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon on Sunday in Morocco.
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The loss marks the end of the road for a side that had been determined to better their Bronze medal finish in 2023.
Despite a seemingly defensive approach in the tournament, including a back five against Cameroon, Bafana still conceded six goals in the four matches they played at the AFCON. In fact, they conceded in every one of the matches. This pattern has raised concerns about the squad's defensive prowess.
Speaking to journalists at OR Tambo International on Wednesday, Broos was asked what his thoughts are on his tactics being criticised on social media, with the majority of users expressing concern over 'defensive' tactics.
"I don’t read social media because it’s all trash what is on social media," Broos said.
"I know I have the experience of 40 years that whenever everything is good, all those guys shut up, but if there’s a defeat, they have big mouths.
"So, they have a big mouth now, and I can manage that. Whatever they say, whatever they think I had to do, players I have to call, I have had four years here, not listening to that. And I will not listen in the last six months either."
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South Africa is expected to play at least two friendly matches in preparation for the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in June.
Broos’ men are in Group A alongside hosts Mexico, South Korea and a European side yet to be confirmed.