2024-11-20 18:54:00
Marc Brys (Cameroun)
“I wish it would stop”
Nothing has been easy for the former coach of OHL and Saint-Trond (in particular) since his arrival on the bench of the Indomitable Lions at the start of 2024. The Cameroonian Federation and its president Samuel Eto’o have never stopped put a spoke in wheel. Just this Tuesday, his deputy Joachim Mununga was, for example, voluntarily sidelined, as was already the case during previous matches. History of harming Marc Brys, whose appointment by the ministry of sports has been contested since its beginnings.
There are Cameroonians who want us to lose.
However, the 62-year-old Belgian took up the challenge brilliantly since he is still undefeated: five victories, three shares and first place in group J. Before entering the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in March, Marc Brys therefore took the opportunity to send a message to the Eto’o clan. “I discovered that there are Cameroonians who want us to lose. I think it’s weird. You want to work but there is someone else doing everything against it… I would like it to stop and we have to stop it.”
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Hugo Broos (South Africa)
“End my career on a good note”
At 72, Hugo Broos is still on cloud nine: he has just become the first Bafana Bafana coach to qualify for two consecutive finals. All after taking his selection to the semi-finals of the last edition. “The year 2024 was fantastic. We started with the bronze medal at the Can, then we had fantastic matches to qualify.”rejoiced the Belgian coach who has two remaining objectives: to achieve a good Can 2025 and to qualify South Africa for the 2026 World Cup.
“In four months we will have important matches, but we are confident: there is a good chance that we can qualifyhe said this Tuesday at the microphone of SABC Sport. I would like to end my career on a good note. I participated in the World Cup as a player (Editor’s note: in 1986 in Mexico). So it would be fantastic, not just for me, but also for this country and for the players.”
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Paul Put (Uganda)
“Do the same thing as Hugo Broos”
Also a feat for Paul Put, who allowed Uganda to return to the Can for the first time since 2019. In charge of this selection since 2023, the 68-year-old coach, however, had to give up first place in his group at the last minute to Hugo Broos, from whom he wishes to draw inspiration. “He is a friend of mine and we respect each other. We played against each other in Belgium. He made a name for himself in Africa, I think I also experienced a lot in Africa, so we respect each other a lot, but the fact is that with Hugo he did a very good job. He signed a five-year contract. So you can imagine he built a strong team in four years. We also hope to be able to do the same for Uganda.”
Tom Saintfiet (Mali)
“A strong message sent for the Can”
After a short (failed) experience at the head of the Philippines, the former coach of Gambia returned to his African loves by accepting the vacant post of Mali last August. With immediate success: two shares and above all four victories, including this 6-0 to finish in style. “I am proud of the attitude of my players. Even if we were already qualified, they showed seriousness and respect for the Malian public. It is a strong message that we are sending for the Can”rejoiced Tom Saintfiet.
The 51-year-old coach can boast of being the only one, with Juan Micha (Equatorial Guinea), to have qualified for the last three editions of the Can (twice with Gambia). All with the status of best defense in the playoffs (only 1 goal conceded). “The last time Mali qualified without defeat was in 2019.he also recalled.
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How are Hugo Broos’s and Paul Put’s aspirations for their respective teams shaping their strategies for the 2026 World Cup qualifications?
The content highlights the achievements and future aspirations of two prominent football coaches, Hugo Broos and Paul Put, in the context of African football, particularly concerning the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2026 World Cup qualifications.
**Hugo Broos**:
– The Belgian coach expressed excitement over a successful 2024 campaign, beginning with a bronze medal at the CAN. He is focused on maintaining this momentum and objectives for 2025’s CAN and ensuring South Africa qualifies for the 2026 World Cup.
- Broos reflected on his career experiences, noting his history as a World Cup participant in 1986 and his desire to end his coaching career positively.
**Paul Put**:
– In his role as the coach of Uganda, Put has made significant progress, returning the national team to the CAN for the first time since 2019. He admires Broos’s success and expresses a desire to replicate his achievements in Uganda, focusing on building a solid team over time.
**Tom Saintfiet**:
– The coach of Mali signals a determination to send a strong message ahead of the upcoming CAN. His focus appears to be on reinforcing the team’s competitiveness in the tournament.
the piece underscores the dedication of these coaches to enhancing their teams’ performances on the continental stage while navigating the challenges of international football.
