Hugo Broos, the head coach of South Africa, expressed his belief that his team outperformed Nigeria in the semi-final clash on Wednesday, despite the 2-4 penalty shootout loss.
Despite falling behind in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) game, the Bafana Bafana managed to force extra time. Reflecting on the defeat, Broos argued that his team played exceptionally well and deserved to emerge victorious.
Acknowledging the challenges of football, Broos highlighted the strong performance of his team, especially in the first half. He emphasized their dominance with the best chances, contrasting it with Nigeria’s limited opportunities. Broos mentioned tactical changes in the second half that led to a comeback.
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Insisting that his team created more scoring opportunities, Broos asserted that if they had converted, South Africa would have secured a spot in the final instead of Nigeria. Despite the disappointment, he commended his players for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Expressing pride in their overall tournament display, Broos acknowledged the significant disappointment of not reaching the final. South Africa is now set to face DR Congo in the third-place playoff on Saturday.