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LONG-TERM PLANNING: Pitso Mosimane looks to Springbok depth for Bafana blueprint

Bafana Bafana boss Pitso Mosimane dreams of building a similar depth within the men’s senior national soccer team to that which the Boks have built over the past few years.

LONG-TERM PLANNING: Pitso Mosimane looks to Springbok depth for Bafana blueprint

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane aims to emulate the depth and quality of the Springboks in the national soccer team. Prior to his first match as coach, Mosimane outlined his vision for building a strong squad with talent at all levels. His team will face Guinea in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Orlando Stadium on September 26th.

Mosimane praised the Springboks for their depth in quality, praising coach Rassie Erasmus for building a strong squad. He stated his desire to create a similar culture in South African soccer, both at the senior and youth levels. Mosimane recently launched a youth football program to promote grassroots development.

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