Pitso Mosimane Singles Out Orlando Pirates Star After Man of the Match Performance Against Guinea
- Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane singled out defender Kamogelo Sebelebele for praise after South Africa's win over Guinea
- Mosimane explained his tactical reasoning for choosing Sebelebele over fellow right-back contender Thabang Matuludi
- The Bafana coach also shared his thoughts on Guinea's quality ahead of the rest of the group stage
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Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane credited defender Kamogelo Sebelebele as a key figure in South Africa's 2-1 win over Guinea, after the right-back claimed the Man of the Match award.
Mosimane faces a competitive selection challenge at right-back, with Sebelebele, Thabang Matuludi, and Thapelo Morena all pushing for the starting berth.
**Mosimane Explains Sebelebele Selection**
The coach acknowledged that choosing between Sebelebele and Matuludi presented a genuine dilemma, describing both as strong contenders for the position. Ultimately, Guinea's attacking profile on the flanks made Sebelebele the better tactical fit for the occasion.
Mosimane indicated that Sebelebele's pace and ability to contain tricky wide players were decisive factors in his selection. He added that Matuludi's strength in delivering crosses from wide areas was less relevant against this particular opponent, given the nature of the game plan and the presence of Thapelo Maseko in that area of the pitch.
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**Mosimane Warns of Guinea's Threat**
Despite the victory, Mosimane was candid about the quality he observed in the Guinea side, admitting he was taken aback by how long the West African nation had been absent from the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Bafana coach cautioned that Guinea remain a serious force in the group and suggested that their upcoming fixture against Kenya would give further insight into the level of competition South Africa will face going forward.
Source: Briefly News
