Broos issues an apology following a disappointing draw
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The Belgian national, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos seems to be doing everything in his power to get the national team to the winning side but things are not getting together.
The national team got off to a disappointing 2 all draw in the last minutes of the second half against Liberia this past Friday.
This saw Broos having to issue an apology after being seen emotional and leaving the bench in the dying minutes of the match. He also failed to appear for post match interview.
He said it was a combination of factors that led to his emotions getting the better of him.
“It was everything. When you see the game, it was clear that we were the better team. It was clear that we had a lot of chances. But it was also clear that we missed a lot of chances that, in the last half an hour we lost control over the game because yeah, Liberia was more powerful than we were,” he said.
“And then yeah, in the 91st minute or 92nd minute you get a goal where you lose the victory. And that, yeah, that left me with a lot of emotions and I left at 2-2, went immediately to the dressing room. I did not fulfil my media obligations and I want to apologize for that. But I am a human being and the emotions took control over me yesterday. I know from experience that it is better not to say anything in the heat of the moment and that’s what I did. It was not right, but I think that people can understand in such circumstances when you are taking that decision.”
Broos also dismissed claims that he wanted to resign and head back home following the disappointing results on Friday.
He said that was probably the last thing on his mind and his number one priority is to get Bafana Bafana to qualify for Africa Cup of Nations.
“Yeah, let’s be clear about that also. And let’s be clear again that I still believe in the team and that I want to go with them to the Afcon next year in Côte d’Ivoire. So there is no doubt about it, and I will again do everything I can to win on Tuesday, and to assure qualification for Afcon in January next year. So let there be no doubt about that.”
He added that his focus now is on the next match with Liberia again in Monrovia on Tuesday.
