Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos on Siviwe Magidigidi's prospects of success in Belgium's K. Beerschot V. A as the player continues assessment

Siviwe Magidigidi’s potential move to Belgium’s K. Beerschot V.A has been given a stamp of approval by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.

Magidigidi is in the Western Europe country for a possible move to that Schengen state from Betway Premiership’s Siwelele FC.

Bafana coach is of Belgian descent and he has given his take on the youngster’s chances of making it in that country.

“I’m also following him for the national team. He’s a talented youngster who can also play on the wings,” Broos told nieuwsblad.be.

“The main question will be how he can adapt to the conditions in Belgium. He’s a big, strong, good, promising striker who can play on the wings. He’s a guy with potential.

“I do think some patience is required: he might need some time to adjust. That’s not easy; it will depend on how he’s welcomed at the club. Magidigidi needs to feel at home. Beerschot shouldn’t leave him alone too much and must guide him well. That’s very important for young Africans when they come to Europe.

“You can’t forget that he’s being pulled away from his surroundings. Besides, it’s really cold here in Belgium right now for a player from South Africa. He’ll have to adapt to the temperatures and the Mannekes’ style of play.

“He certainly has potential, but it has to come to fruition, and that’s not always the case. If it works out, Beerschot has a good striker on their hands. You have to keep in mind that he’s a young player. I think it could be a good stepping stone in that regard.

“The South African first division is a bit stronger than the Belgian second division, but not on the level of the Jupiler Pro League.”