Broos Provides Update on Bafana Bafana Star’s Injury Ahead Congo’s Tie

• Hugo Broos has given an update on the injury concerns on South African striker Lyle Foster ahead of Bafana Bafana's clash with Congo
• The former Monaco star was part of the goalscorers in South Africa's victory over the Red Devils in the first leg
• There are serious doubts about the Burnley star's availability for the second leg in Brazzaville on Tuesday

Belgian tactician Hugo Broos has provided an update about Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster's injury ahead of Tuesday's return leg tie with Congo.

The Burnley striker scored South Africa's fourth goal in their 5-0 win over the Red Devils in the first leg in Gqeberha.

The former Monaco star was substituted in the 66th minute after colliding with Congo's goalkeeper and was replaced by Mamelodi Sundowns star Iqraam Rayners, who scored the last goal of the game.

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Broos provides an update on Foster's injury

According to a report by FARPost, Broos confirmed that Foster's injury is not that bad, but they will have to examine him to be sure if he will be fit to play in the return leg in Brazzaville.

"He had a knock on his leg but it is nothing that serious, and also on the muscle. Now, he can't barely walk. We'll see what it will be on Tuesday. Let's hope our medical team has some magic hands that he's recovered before the game," the Bafana Bafana head coach said.

The Belgian coach also commented on how Foster looked shared against the Red Devils in the first leg.

"I've never seen Foster so sharp like he was against Congo (on Friday). I saw it during our training sessions this week. I couldn't help but go across and told him that, 'You're sharp; keep that, '" he added.

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McCarthy casts doubt on Hugo Broos' abilities

Briefly News earlier reported that Benni McCarthy has cast doubt over the ability of present South Africa national team coach Hugo Broos.

The former Orlando Pirates star claimed he's not sure if the Belgian manager is the right coach for the Bafana Bafana.

Source: Briefly News