Bafana coach Broos has the mockers on Pirates

BAFANA Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has stirred up some controversy by expressing his hope that Orlando Pirates will be eliminated from the Carling Knockout this weekend.

- HERMAN GIBBS

This unexpected statement comes as Pirates prepare to face Richards Bay in today’s semifinal at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Broos has a strong interest in the club, as his latest national squad selection includes nine Pirates — the most from any PSL club.

The Pirates players are Sipho Chaine, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Nkosi-nathi Sibisi, Thalente Mbatha, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa and Masindi Nemtajela, .

“I’m sorry to say this, but I am happy that Sundowns are out and that Chiefs are out,” said Broos, reflecting on the elimination of the two teams in the Carling Knockout’s earlier round.