Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has thrown his full support behind Pitso Mosimane to become the next Bafana Bafana head coach, urging the South African Football Association (SAFA) to end its search and appoint the experienced tactician.
Speaking on the ongoing coaching search, McKenzie questioned why SAFA was considering multiple candidates when, in his view, the ideal choice was already clear.
“We complicate uncomplicated things. I’ve been listening to SAFA and they say they’re shortlisting different coaches. There’s one coach—for me—Pitso Mosimane. Leave these complicated things.”
McKenzie praised Mosimane’s achievements and his understanding of South African football, insisting the former Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly and Esteghlal coach has already proven himself at the highest level.
“The next coach should be Pitso. He understands our boys, and I praised Hugo Broos, but I put my weight behind Pitso. He must take us forward. I hear all the names—what more must he do?“
Mosimane remains one of the most decorated coaches in African football, having won multiple domestic league titles, the CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly, as well as several continental and international honours.
McKenzie’s comments are likely to add further momentum to the debate surrounding who should succeed Hugo Broos, with Mosimane continuing to be one of the leading names linked to the Bafana Bafana job.
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