Share

Drama as Bafana coaching wishlist dwindles

Cape Town - Another day ... and more uncertainty over the next Bafana Bafana coach as both Carlos Queiroz and Herve Renard have distanced themselves from the job.

It was believed the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) wanted Queiroz to replace Shakes Mashaba.

Queiroz previously coached Bafana between 2000-2002.

However, contractual issues with Iran, current employers of Queiroz, have put negotiations with the Mozambican-born coach at a standstill.

"I am not free and without a mutual agreement it is not possible to cancel my contract (with Iran)," Queiroz was quoted by the EWN website.

"Maybe in the near future (the opportunity will present itself) if SAFA still trusts my services."

Renard, the current Morocco coach, was the SAFA's "next best" choice. 

However, Renard's representative, Yousseff Haijoub, revealed that SAFA have not made contact in connection with the vacant post.

With SAFA set to lose out on both their first and second choices, Cameroon head coach Hugo Broos now looks like the most likely candidate for the role.

Bafana Bafana have been without a coach since the footballing body axed Mashaba in December last year.

The 66-year-old was found guilty of insulting top football officials after South Africa's 2018 Soccer World Cup qualifier victory over Senegal. 

The announcement of Mashaba's replacement, initially expected last week, is now only expected to be made after SAFA President Danny Jordaan returns from supporting the SA Under-20 side in Zambia.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1472 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2251 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE