Panama coach Thomas Christiansen on Bafana Bafana players: Mbokazi has a lot of quality as a centre back and Mofokeng is one for the future

Relebohile Mofokeng is important for the future of South African football.

The Orlando Pirates player is a game change of sort and he has the ability to dictate the game.

This is the view of Panama coach Thomas Christiansen who saw the midfielder during Bafana’s two friendly games against his side.

Panama beat Bafana 2-1 which is the first loss under Broos at home in five years.

“The South African side, Mofokeng is a very good player. He can make the difference,” Christiansen told journalist.

“He’s fast, technically skilled, and very strong. He has a good view. He can give good passes and as a young player, he’s very important for the future.

“You have Lyle Foster up front with experience, midfielders who cover a lot of space, and a good goalkeeper.

“Also, their full-backs are technically strong and good in attack, so you have a good squad.

“Mbokazi, although I didn’t mention him, is a good centre-back with a lot of quality. I could have mentioned more players, but we don’t have much time now.

“Okay, and we also had the player from Minnesota Bongokuhle Hlongwane, yes, he’s also a good player. Yeah, I can mention everyone.”