SAFA Told to Find New Coach for Bafana Bafana B After COSAFA Cup Final Heartbreak

• The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been advised to relieve Vela Khumalo of his duties as head coach of Bafana Bafana B following their 3-0 loss to Angola in the COSAFA Cup final
• Khumalo, who also manages the Kaizer Chiefs reserve team and the South Africa U-17 team, led Bafana Bafana B to the final but faced heavy criticism after their defeat to the Sable Antelopes
• Sports journalist Moses Mbogo in a chat with Briefly News has called for a change in leadership, suggesting that Khumalo’s numerous roles may be too much for him and recommending a new coach to allow him to focus on his other responsibilities

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been tasked with relieving Vela Khumalo of his duty as the head coach of Bafana Bafana.

The Kaizer Chiefs reserve team coach led Bafana Bafana B to the COSAFA Cup final, but they were hammered 3-0 by defending champions Angola at the Free State Stadium.

Khumalo had already explained why Bafana Bafana B lost to the Sable Antelopes, but the explanation was not enough for a sports journalist who advised SAFA to look for another coach.

SAFA Told to Appoint Another Coach for Bafana Bafana

Sports journalist Moses Mbogo has implored SAFA to consider letting Khumalo leave Bafana Bafana and appoint another manager for the team.

"Vela Khumalo did a good job, even more than my expectations," the sports analyst said.

"South Africa played some of the best football in the tournament, but I think there's too much on Khumalo's plate, and he needs to let go of some responsibilities.

"The South African tactician is currently the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs' reserve team, which competes in the DStv Diski Challenge league, and he's also in charge of South Africa's under-17 team, which is also preparing for the World Cup.

"Giving another person the job will help Khumalo focus more on his other roles."

Moses also shared his thoughts on the possibility of including some of the Bafana Bafana B players in the main national team.

"A few of them are good enough to play for the main Bafana Bafana team. The final loss didn't mean the team performed badly; there are more positives than negatives in the team," he added.

"I think Ime Okon is ready for the main team, though it would be difficult for him to break into the starting lineup."

All eyes are not on Molefi Ntseki and the home-based Bafana Bafana side when they compete in the 2024 African Nations Championship in August. They are placed in Group C alongside Uganda, Niger, Guinea and Algeria.

Why South Africa lost to Angola

Briefly News earlier reported that Vela Khumalo was told why South Africa lost against Angola despite being the better side in the final of the COSAFA Cup final.

The Bafana Bafana B side dominated the possession in both halves but were unable to convert their chances when they are in front of goal.

Source: Briefly News