Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Bruce says former Kaizer Chiefs star Siyabonga Ngezana was close to receiving an Afcon call-up.
Gezana called up to replace Bafana Bafana
FCSB defender Siyabonga Ngezana plays for Bafana. South Africa will play friendlies against Andorra on March 21st and Algeria on March 26th.Bruce says he is 26 years old. Gezana could be a long-term replacement for 32-year-old super sports star Siyanda Xulu. Gezana is in great form as the leader of the Romanian Superliga.
“Ngezana was a discussion point for AFCON whether to bring him or not,” Bulls said on Monday when naming his 23-man squad for the two games.
“He was playing very well in Romania, but he was never with us, so in the end we didn't make any changes. Now he's playing great again in Romania. We have to look to the future because Siyanda (Shulu) is of a certain age. If Gezana can bring us the same level as he did in Romania, we will be established again (at centre-back) in the future. there is a possibility.”
The most surprising pick in Bafana's squad yesterday was Cape Town City's Hanisa Mayo. He was not included in Hugo Blues' provisional squad and the Bafana coach previously said he was not developed enough to play for his home country.
“We have a bit of a problem with the striker at the moment. Mr Mayo was criticized for not attending AFCON, but I said what I said and I will repeat it, but Mr Mayo I was hoping for more progress,” Bruce said.
(But) with all the injured strikers we have (evidence) Makgopa, (Lebo) Motiva, (Lyle) Foster, I think he will get a chance. It's up to him… if he can prove to me that he's at Bafana's level. ”
Gezana is flying the Kaizer Chiefs flag.
Siyabonga Ngezana became the mainstay of the FCSB defense. Head coach Elias Sharalambous played an integral role in settling in Bucharest. The Cypriot coach was born in South Africa and has a South African father.
“yes i know [he is South African]I was surprised, he was the first person who tried to make me feel at home, he told me some stories about South Africa – his father is from the Eastern Cape I’m from,” Ngezana said. iDiski Times.
“no [he doesn’t speak Afrikaans], only in English, but there was also some Xhosa. He spoke to me in Xhosa and I understood him. He was the only guy I could understand better because of his South African roots. I felt comfortable when he spoke Xhosa. ”
Amakhosi match on the horizon
Gezana's former club will have to wait until then Saturday, March 30th when they travel Cape Town play against Cape Town City. Amakhosi lost their match last season on the final day, dropping to fourth place to Citizens. Kickoff for that game is 3:30 p.m. The time required until the next match is short.they collide with Stellenbosch, Tuesday 2 April 19:30. Then comes the trip to Chippa kicks off on Saturday 6th April at 15:00. Meanwhile, the date for the club's rescheduled meeting with TS Galaxy has not yet been determined. Kaizer Chiefs are seventh in the table, four points behind second-placed Pirates.
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