Mosimane faces early selection decisions as Bafana Bafana return nears

Newly re-appointed Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane says player selection will be a key issue as he prepares for his first assignment in charge, which is only a month away.

Mosimane addressed questions about his approach to choosing players shortly after returning to the Bafana Bafana post. His comments included a reference to players who, in his view, “They didn’t get a chance to play”.

The coach’s remarks focus on how he intends to assess the squad ahead of the forthcoming assignment and whether previous opportunities, or the lack of them, will influence his decisions.

Mosimane has been asked to explain how he will handle selection after being re-appointed as head coach. With the national team due to play in about a month, his comments provide an early indication of the issues he will consider before naming his squad.

The discussion centres on the opportunities available to players and the circumstances surrounding their involvement. Mosimane’s response addresses the need to look closely at those who have not had the chance to play, as he begins the process of preparing Bafana Bafana for their next test.

Further comments from Mosimane, known as ‘jingles’, are included in the accompanying video. The footage was recorded soon after his re-appointment and covers his thoughts on selection as well as the wider preparations for the upcoming assignment.

The identity of the players who may benefit from his approach, and the final composition of the squad, have not been confirmed in the material provided. For now, the main focus is on Mosimane’s return and the selection decisions that await him before Bafana Bafana’s next match.

His first assignment in this latest spell is expected in a month, leaving limited time for the newly re-appointed coach to assess his options. Selection will therefore be among the first significant decisions of his return to the national team role.

Mosimane’s full response, together with his other comments, can be heard in the video below.