'Too much to ask': Brian Baloyi warns against AFCON 2027 gold expectations as Pitso Mosimane takes the reins
While acknowledging former coach Hugo Broos's recent tournament successes, Brian Baloyi argues that Broos failed to establish a lasting playing system, leaving Mosimane to rebuild the team's philosophy from scratch.
Former South African footballer Brian Baloyi has cautioned against setting high expectations for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), suggesting that it would be too much of an ask for the new coach to win the tournament. This comes after Pitso Mosimane is expected to be officially announced as the new Bafana Bafana coach this week, following Hugo Broos' five-year tenure that concluded on July 31.
Baloyi, a Hollywoodbets ambassador, believes that the new coach will have to start from scratch in terms of building a system or playing style, as Broos left behind a squad of young players who look set for more than a decade of professional football. Baloyi argues that South Africa suffers from a lack of a trusted playing philosophy, with numerous academies teaching different styles and coaches constantly introducing their own.
He emphasizes the importance of a technical director who can establish a cohesive national playing philosophy from grassroots levels to the national team, in order to build a strong foundation for future success.
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