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8 Top Contenders For Bafana Bafana Coaching Job – Seun Adeogun

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Who is most qualified to get the Bafana Bafana coaching job? This has been the question on the lips pf most African football enthusiasts. It is always a great honour for football coaches around the world to coach a national team, the South African job has attracted a number of big coaches from around the world.

Following the sack of the former Bafana Bafana handler, Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba last December for gross misconduct, the recent release of the applicants for the plum job by the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) contained about 60 coaches across the globe who have registered their interest for the team coaching job.

Below is compiled list of 8 respected international football coaches currently jostling for the Bafana Bafana coaching Job. Enjoy!

Giovanni Trapatonni

Giovanni Trapatonni

  1. Giovanni Trapatonni. The Italian football legend, popularly known as “Trap” and considered as the most successful club coach in the history of Serie A, is noted to be one of the top contenders for the Bafana Bafana top job. Trapatonni who once managed the Italian and Republic of Ireland national football teams is one of the only four coaches to have won league titles in four different European countries
Roberto Mancini

Roberto Mancini

  1. Roberto Mancini. 52 year old Italian and former Manchester City manager has openly indicated his interest in the Bafana Bafana top job. Mancini has in the past, managed popular European club sides such as Lazio, Florentina, Inter Milan and Galasaray. Though he has no experience in coaching a national football team but he has won a total of 25 trophies in his football career. 13 of the trophies he won as a player and 12 as a manager.
Avram Grant

Avram Grant

  1. Avram Grant. The Israeli born Former Chelsea, West Ham and Portsmouth manager who mutually parted ways with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after leading the Ghanaian squad to the 2017 AFCON, has been reportedly linked to the Bafana job prior to taking the Ghanaian football side job. Now that he is free, Grant stands a better chance, given his wealth of experience and close ties to the SAFA Boss.

 

Carlos Queiroz

Carlos Queiroz

  1. Carlos Queiroz. The 63 year old former goalkeeper and one time assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, is not left out in the race for the South Africa national team top job. The Mozambique born veteran, who once coached the Portuguese national team prior to coaching the South African side between 2000 and 2002, currently handles the Iran’s national football team. The former Real Madrid coach managed Iran to their fourth world cup appearance in 2014 and has also managed the Portuguese and the United Arab Emirates national side.

 

  1. Lothas Matthias. The ex- German international who led the German machines to victory at the FIFA World cup competition in 1990 is not left out in this game.

Matthias, who is fortunate to be the first and the only German footballer to have won the FIFA World Player of the Year, has previously coached Hungary and the Bulgarian national football teams.

Herve Renard

Herve Renard

  1. Herve Renard. Renard happens to be one of the youngest coaches jostling for the South African job. The French national has nevertheless managed four African national teams and has won two AFCON titles with Zambian national team and the Ivorian national side, making him the first coach to win two AFCON with different countries. He currently manages the star studded Moroccan national team.

 

Bernd Shuster

Bernd Shuster

  1. Bernd Shuster. Shuster is another German national vying to coach the SA national football team. The 57 year old, who has never managed a national football team before, has earned a success rate of 41.6 % Wins and 22.4% draw 5% losses in his coaching career, according to the Transfermrkt. He once managed FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Besiktas and Malaga.

 

Hugo Broos

Hugo Broos

                                                                                                                                                                

  1. Hugo Broos. The Belgian born Cameroonian national team coach, who led the Indomitable Lions to victory at the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) fortnight ago, is also eyeing this plum job.

As revealed by the SAFA boss, Danny Jordaan, money will not be a problem in engaging the best man for the coaching job.

From the look of things however, the best man for this job could earn between $50, 000 and $100,000 depending on his negotiating power. But so far, the highest paid Bafana Bafana coach of all time is Carlos Alberto Pereira, who earned about R 1.8million per month.

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Victor Osimhen May Consider Saudi Arabia Move

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There’s a rumour swirling around Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. It’s a tale of past success, present uncertainty, and a hefty price tag. Osimhen’s chapter at Napoli could be coming to a close. Their final game of the season ended in a disappointing draw, and rumours are swirling that the striker might be looking for new pastures.

Victor Osimhen, shining star, then a bump in the road

Osimhen has undeniably been a bright spot for Napoli. He played a key role in their 2022/23 Serie A championship win, even claiming the top scorer title that season. However, this past season wasn’t Napoli’s strongest, and Osimhen’s goal tally dipped to 15. Despite this, his talent hasn’t gone unnoticed.

A shopping list of seekers for Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen remains a hot asset, attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Liverpool have all reportedly expressed their desire to sign the striker.

The Premier League dream, or a lucrative detour?

According to Italian journalist Valter De Maggio, Osimhen’s ideal destination seems to be the Premier League, with Arsenal topping his list. However, his transfer fee is a staggering €130 million, which might make the Gunners hesitate. If a move to England falls through, De Maggio suggests Osimhen might be swayed by the financial muscle of clubs in the Middle East, particularly those in Saudi Arabia.

National team duty and a decision to be made

With the club season wrapped up, Osimhen is currently enjoying a well-deserved break. He’ll soon be rejoining the Nigerian national team for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. But before he steps onto the international stage again, a big decision looms – will he become an Arsenal player, or will his talents be showcased elsewhere? Only time will tell what Osimhen’s future holds.

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Ronaldo Breaks Saudi Pro League Scoring Record

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In his final game of the season, playing for his team, Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals. These goals weren’t just any goals though! They were his 34th and 35th of the season, which achieved something remarkable.

By scoring these two goals, Ronaldo became the league’s top scorer for the entire season, breaking the previous record!

“I don’t follow the records, the records follow me,” the 39-year-old Portuguese forward tweeted afterwards.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a big night during his final game of the season for his team Al Nassr. He scored two goals. The first one came very late in the first half, just as extra time was being added on. The second one was a powerful header in the 69th minute. These two goals helped Al Nassr win the game 4-2 against Al Ittihad.

But that’s not all!

Ronaldo’s goals were even more special because they made him the league’s top scorer for the entire season. He scored a record-breaking 35 goals, beating the old record of 34 goals which was set by a player named Abderrazak Hamdallah in the 2018-19 season.

This achievement is even more impressive because Ronaldo’s team, Al Nassr, actually finished second place in the league. The champions were Al Hilal, who were far ahead with a 14-point lead.

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December of last year, which was the start of a trend where many famous players from other countries came to the Saudi league to play for a lot of money.

Despite playing in a new league, Ronaldo is still a star on the international stage. He was recently chosen to play for Portugal in the European Championship which will be held in Germany next month.

This will be his 11th international tournament, an incredible feat! He also holds the record for most appearances and goals scored in men’s international football, with a whopping 206 appearances and 128 goals.

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Nwabali Wants “Another Challenge” At Bigger Club

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Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for Nigeria’s national team (the Super Eagles), is looking to switch teams. He wants a new challenge and a chance to play for a bigger club next season.

This desire comes after Nwabali’s impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria took home the silver medal. His strong showing has caught the attention of several teams.

One club that has been mentioned most often is the Kaizer Chiefs.

This South African team is currently undergoing a rebuilding phase. Nwabali might be the missing piece they’re looking for. The question remains: can they convince him to join their team?

“Well, everyone would love to leave because when you are in some position, you need to grow,” the 27-year-old Nwabali said.

“Like everyone in my position, I would like to grow more. I’m talking about clubs higher than this [bigger than Chippa United] because I have been giving my all to my club this season.

“I just wish to have another challenge at some other place. To be honest, this season has been one of best seasons of my football career inside Chippa and outside Chippa.”

“This season, Chippa has been nice to me and being part of this family. We found ourselves ending the season better than the previous season. This season was one of the best seasons for me,” he continued.

The potential move to Kaizer Chiefs for Stanley Nwabali is interesting because of the current situation with their goalkeepers.

Uncertain pecking order

Right now, Brandon Petersen is the backup, with Bruce Bvuma holding the starting position. This could change, however.

Veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, who has been with the club for an impressive 25 years, is rumoured to be leaving soon. This unexpected opening creates a prime opportunity for a new starting goalie to step in.

Competition and a potential starting role for Nwabali

If Nwabali joins Kaizer Chiefs, he would likely be competing directly with Bvuma for the coveted starting spot. With Khune’s potential departure, Nwabali might see this as a golden opportunity to solidify himself as the main goalkeeper.

His talent and recent performance on the international stage would certainly make him a strong contender.

Adding another layer to the story, Nwabali is about to return to Nigeria to join his national team for a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against none other than South Africa. This upcoming match holds some extra weight.

Nwabali’s impressive performance against South Africa at the recent Africa Cup of Nations was a big reason they weren’t able to reach the finals. South Africa will likely be looking to settle the score this time around, making this qualifier an exciting clash with a bit of history repeating itself.

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