• Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has no interest in recalling Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Gaston Sirino to the national team.
• The Uruguayan is eligible to play for Bafana after obtaining a South African passport, but Broos has no plans to select the 33-year-old.
• Local football fans shared Broos’ opinion on social media, saying the Belgian was right not to include the attacking midfielder in the national team.

Due to his age, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Gaston Sirino is not part of Hugo Broos’ plans for Bafana Bafana.

Broos said Sirino was a good player but kept the player away from Bafana although the Uruguayan recently became eligible after receiving a South African passport.

Following the injury of star midfielder Themba Zwanefans requested that Sirino be included in the team, but Broos said he was looking for someone younger.

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Hugo Broos is not interested in Gaston Sirino

Broos talks about Sirino in the tweet below:

According to iDiski SchedulesBroos said Sirino was not in his plans despite playing a main role for the Chiefs since his arrival since Mamelodi sunsets at the start of the current season.

Broos said:

“I know Sirino is a very good player. I also know he can be very important for the Chiefs, but he’s not the type of player I want. Secondly, he’s also 33, I think. I’ve been looking for someone for months if not for Themba because he was old at that time, so I’m not going to take another older player.

Fans agree with Broos

Local football fans agreed with Broos on social media, saying Sirino had no place in the Bafana team.

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Themba Thizza Mtuzula praised Broos:

“Hahah, I like the honesty of this madala. Getting Sirino would be taking a step back, for the same reason Tau isn’t here.”

Siyabulela Madikizela suggested another foreigner for Bafana:

“SAFA needs to pull some strings for Ribeiro to join the national team.”

Buyisile Mabuya Nomana says Sirio is not needed:

“We don’t need him. If he was that good, he would have represented Uruguay a long time ago.”

S-Zetbeatz Nolangeni says Broos knows better than anyone:

“Alright, some people like to put unnecessary pressure. Hugo knows who suits his style of play.”

Rooi Sebokana loves Sirino:

“Very good player.”

Hugo Broos makes a PSL star’s dream come true

As In brief News reported, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Bross has included Stellebosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens in the national team for the first time.

Broos rewarded the Stellies goalkeeper for his consistent performances after the 33-year-old said he dreamed of playing for Bafana.

Source: In Brief News