Broos slams Egypt referee decisions, promises Zimbabwe showdown

BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos was seething with emotion over the “poor decisions” that went against his team during the 1-0 loss to Egypt on Friday night, saying they had motivated his side to “go for the kill” against Zimbabwe on Monday.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Bafana endured their first loss in the group stage of the AFCON - and their first in 27 games overall - when they were beaten by the Egyptians courtesy of a first-half Mohammed Salah goal.

As a result, they are now second in the group with three points, three behind leaders Egypt, who have qualified for the knockout stage.

Amid putting up a gallant fight, Broos felt his team were hard done by referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana and his VAR team.

The Burundian referee, after consultation with VAR and the pitch-side monitor, initially awarded the Pharaohs a penalty when he judged that Khuliso Mudau’s flailing arms impeded Salah against the run of play inside the box, thereby warranting a foul and ultimately a penalty.

He didn't stop there.