Forget the big clubs! Bafana Bafana star makes bold claim about Pitso Mosimane
Brooklyn Poggenpoel believes Pitso Mosimane is giving every South African footballer a genuine chance to represent the national team.
Details: According to iDiski Times, Durban City midfielder Brooklyn Poggenpoel has praised South Africa head coach Pitso Mosimane for his approach to national team selection. The footballer insists that performances, rather than the reputation of a player's club, should determine who earns a Bafana Bafana call-up.
The midfielder pointed out that Mosimane has already handed debuts to numerous players, proving that footballers from smaller clubs can also attract the national team's attention.
“I think everyone in the league has a fair chance, the coach has given debuts to so many players in the last camp, so I don’t think it’s about which club you play for, it’s about performances at club level, everyone will get a fair look,” Poggenpoel said.
The 27-year-old midfielder also spoke warmly about working with Mosimane, highlighting the opportunity for younger players to learn from the experienced coach.
“It was something really enjoyable to work with the coach because you see what he’s done in the past, so for us – younger players to come work with the coach, it’s a great feeling, you learn a lot in a short space, so it’s really enjoyable.”
It's worth noting that Poggenpoel missed out on South Africa's squad for the 2026 World Cup before making his senior international debut in the 5-0 victory over Eritrea. He subsequently started the 1-0 win against Egypt but remained an unused substitute during Friday's 2-2 draw with Kenya in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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