Pitso Mosimane Responds After Being Questioned Over Mbokazi’s Absence Against Kenya

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has responded after being questioned about his decision to leave Mbekezeli Mbokazi out of the starting line-up during South Africa’s 2-2 draw against Kenya.

The decision attracted attention from supporters and journalists, particularly because Mbokazi is regarded as an important player who could have made a difference in the encounter. With South Africa failing to secure victory, questions were raised about the coach’s team selection and the reasons behind the defender’s absence.

Following the disappointing result, Mosimane was asked by reporters why he had decided not to start the Orlando Pirates defender. However, the experienced coach appeared unhappy with the way the question was presented and challenged the journalists to look beyond the selection of one player when analysing the team’s performance.

“Come on guys, you can’t go there. Come on, you don’t want me to lose respect for you. You can’t go there,” Mosimane told reporters after the match.

The Bafana Bafana coach went on to question whether Mbokazi’s absence should be considered the main reason behind the team’s failure to win.

“Now you choose who must play. So we lost because of that or we lost because we missed many chances? Come on,” he added.

Mosimane also acknowledged that the question was worth asking, although he maintained that journalists should be able to provide a broader assessment of what happened during the match.

“You can do better than what you’re saying, right? It’s the right time to ask, by the way. You are right,” he continued.

His response has added another talking point following the 2-2 result, with attention now turning to the decisions that contributed to South Africa dropping points.

For Bafana Bafana, the result will be frustrating, especially considering the expectations surrounding the team under Mosimane’s leadership. Supporters will naturally want to see improvements as the coach continues to assess his squad and identify the best combinations for upcoming fixtures.

Mbokazi’s situation is also likely to remain a subject of discussion among South African football supporters, particularly those who believe the young defender deserves more opportunities in the starting team.

However, Mosimane’s comments make it clear that he does not want the entire result to be reduced to the absence of one player. The coach believes the team’s missed scoring opportunities should also be considered when evaluating the draw.

As Bafana Bafana prepare for their next assignment, Mosimane will be expected to make the necessary adjustments and ensure the team responds positively.

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