Broos Explains Why Bafana Bafana Drew Against Uganda in AFCON Qualifiers

• Hugo Broos has commented on Bafana Bafana's 2-2 draw against the Cranes of Uganda in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers
• Orlando Pirates star Thalente Mbatha saved the day for South Africa as they were close to losing to Paul Put's side
• The Belgian tactician also explained why he has two mixed feelings about the outcome of the match

Hugo Broos has reacted to South Africa's 2-2 draw against Uganda in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener at the Orlando Stadium on Friday evening.

Burley striker Lyle Foster scored Bafana Bafana's first goal of the game before two quick goals from Denis Omedi and Rogers gave the Cranes a 2-1 lead in the second half.

On his international debut, Orlando Pirates star Thalente Mbatha scored a late goal to salvage a draw for South Africa.

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Broos explains why Bafana drew

According to iDiskiTimes, Broos commented on Bafana Bafana's performance against Uganda during the post-match press conference.

"I'm sitting here with mixed feelings," the former Cameroon national team coach said.

"At the one side, very happy because we at least could have a draw. On the other side, disappointed because we couldn't win the game."

The Belgian manager claimed his team could have scored more than one goal in the first half and admitted that the Cranes were sharper than Bafana Bafana.

"In the first half, we had some chances; we could've scored more than 1-0. But from the beginning, I think it was clear that Uganda was much sharper than we were," he added.

"That was something I was afraid of before the game. You see them come out of the dressing room, not sharp enough and in two, three minutes, you're 2-1 down."

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Broos on Mabasa's absence from Bafana squad

Briefly News earlier reported that Broos said there is no place in the Bafana Bafana squad for Tshegofatso Mabasa.

Despite finishing as the PSL's top goalscorer last season, the Belgian coach said the player is too similar to current South African strikers Iqraam Rayners and Lyle Foster.

Source: Briefly News