New Bafana Bafana boss Molefi Ntseki is determined to take the national team to the next level with teamwork.
The 50-year-old long-time assistant coach was initially named interim coach after Stuart Baxter quit last month, but on Saturday was appointed permanently.
Tasked with qualifying Bafana for Afcon 2019 and the 2020 World Cup, Ntseki is gearing up for his first assignment - Saturday’s friendly against Zambia in Lusaka.
And he is keen to cooperate with PSL coaches to get the best out of his players.
Arthur Zwane and Trott Moloto will be assisting me for the Zambia game while I finalize my Technical Team - Ntseki pic.twitter.com/KyjYhDwDj1
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) September 2, 2019
For that reason, he has roped in Mamelodi Sundowns coaching stalwart Trott Moloto and Kaizer Chiefs MDC mentor Arthur Zwane, who will form his technical team for the weekend.
Ntseki explains: “It’s a very difficult one. We should all remember that I was appointed interim coach last month.
“So whatever we were working on was based on that interim position. We brought in knowledgable people who we feel will take Bafana to the next level.
“I believe it’s not just about me, it’s about cooperation will PSL clubs.
“Trott Moloto will be coming in as a technical adviser and a mentor because of his vast experience.
“Coach Arthur Zwane, I’ve worked with him at Safa and played for Bafana.”
Bafana Bafana players take a water break during training session at Steyn City School on Tuesday.
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) September 3, 2019
South Africa play Zambia in a friendly International match in Lusaka on Saturday pic.twitter.com/Mumpv7WDXm
Meanwhile, Ntseki hopes to have a full squad in training on Tuesday after goalkeeper Darren Keet was replaced by Riyaad Pieterse.
A back-up rightback is being finalised after injured Thapelo Mokoena’s replacement Luckyboy Mokoena was also ruled out.
Foreign-based stars Lebos Phiri and Mothiba and Bongani Zungu are expected in camp on Tuesday.