Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. Picture: Gallo Images Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has found himself in hot water after he made frustrated remarks during a press conference on Wednesday. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has accused Broos of racism and misogyny for comments he made about defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his female agent, Basia Michaels.
The UDM wrote to the South Africa Football Association (Safa) and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday to demand action be taken against the national team’s boss. Broos’ anger stemmed from Mbokazi missing his flight from Durban for Bafana’s training camp. He was informed of the reason why the 20 year old missed his flight by Orlando Pirates management, but Broos would not disclose the excuse given.
The 73-year-old Belgian was unimpressed by Mbokazi’s “unprofessional attitude” and vowed to have a hyperbolically stern conversation with the young man. “I can assure you, he is a black guy, but will he will get out of my room as a white guy, because that I cannot accept,” said Broos. Mbokazi just signed for Chicago Fire in the United States’ domestic league, a move orchestrated by Michaels.
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The agent facilitated a similar deal for another promising young player Cassius Maillua, who has not played for Bafana since leaving South Africa. Broos was angry at the timing of both transfers and accused Michaels of looking after her own interests, not the players she represents. “A nice little woman, who is his agent and thinks she knows football, is doing what many agents are doing, thinking how much can I get,” said Broos
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