Booze, lack of professionalism a problem in SA soccer, says Broos

Bafana coach says Mkhalele should replace him

- By Kgomotso Mokoena

Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has set the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that booze, overweight and a lack of professionalism among SA players are to blame for the dwindling numbers of locals making it in the big European leagues.

The 73-year-old, who has qualified South Africa for the Fifa World Cup next year and has won the hearts of South Africans with his approach and vision, dropped the bombshell in a candid interview with Sunday World this week. "It's a professional attitude, and I know there is a little problem here, but not with all South African players; some love to drink their beer. I will say it like that, this is not professional, I am very sorry. If you drink beer after you qualify for a World Cup, it is okay, but during the week, you need that attitude to perform. And when you come to Europe, they do not accept that. And when they see that you cannot adapt to that attitude, they kick you away," he said.