This is very encouraging news. The Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates striker could move to Europe.
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Interest in Bafana Evidence of Bafana striker Magopa
After leading the front line and helping Bafana to a third-place finish at Afcon 2023, Makgopa has reportedly caught the attention of three clubs in France and Belgium.
Although he only scored one goal in the competition, Makgopa impressed with his physicality and height, which allowed him to keep defenders at bay and play as part of an attacking team-mate.
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According to SuperSport TV's Serevalo Karabo Pasha, French and Belgian clubs have put their names down for Makgopa, a 23-year-old from Nga Mampane in Limpopo province.
Danny Jordan agrees to stay with Bulls
In other news, Bafana coach Hugo Bruce is set to stay on beyond 2024.
Even before Afcon 2023, Brus had fans and some critics. Does he still have his critics? Yes, but he is very few.
Bruce is set to stay at the club until 2026, according to new reports.
South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has decided that the Blues will remain in the job until the end of his contract in 2026, according to a new report.
Speaking to the media before his side's semi-final loss to Nigeria on Tuesday, Bruce admitted he was still at the stage where he had to think about his future but was still enjoying his job.
“But there's so much going on right now. Why should I quit? I love my job. I love football.
“So we'll see what the future holds, but after a 36-year career as a coach and 18 years as a professional football player, I think that's perfectly normal. You start thinking about the end,” added the Bafana tactician.
On Thursday, Safa's big boss told the media that the Blues should build on the Afcon 2023 semi-finals, despite their frustration with the lack of support from the Premier Soccer League.
“he [been] very irritated [with] Many unfair criticisms against him. We will meet with him after Saturday's game and we want to encourage him to continue building the team,” Jordaan said. SABC Sports.
“I think we all have to support him because we see what he’s put together.
“If you look at his track record, before he came, our national team had Itumeleng Khune, Thulani Hlatswayo, [Bongani] Zungu, Kamohelo [Mokotjo]Kermit Erasmus and others,” Jordaan added.
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“When he came, the first thing he did was [squad] In the announcement, none of those players participated, and of course the people of our country were shocked.
“But we absolutely want him to stay. We have to resolve the issue between him and the PSL. I mean, it's unheard of for a national team coach to be removed from the game. [Broos’ highly publicised ejection from Orlando Stadium]” concluded President Safa.
Meanwhile, Bafana will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Afcon 2023 third place play-off tonight at 10pm.
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