Broos announces Bafana squad to face France and Guinea in Europe
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad to face France and Guinea in international friendly matches to be played in Europe later this month.
Broos: These friendly games are more about preparation
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes he has a stronger team than the one that played during the Fifa World Cup qualifiers as they prepare for friendlies against France and Guinea.
Coetzee, Lakay and Tau included in Broos’ preliminary Bafana squad for France, Guinea clashes
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a strong preliminary squad for the international friendlies against France and Guinea with the likes of Lyle Lakay, Rivaldo Coetzee and Percy Tau all included.
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Pogba pulls out of France squad with injury
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been ruled out of France’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers with a thigh injury suffered in training on Monday, the French Football Federation said.
Mbappe completes turnaround as France beat Spain in Nations League final
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Deschamps praises French character after comeback victory over Belgium
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