Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that AmaZulu captain Veli
Mothwa will start in goal in place of the unavailable Ronwen Williams for
Friday’s international friendly against Eswatini. Williams is carrying a
niggling injury and will not feature in the match, which will be played at
FNB Stadium.
Williams is expected to be available for next week’s international
friendly against Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast away from home.
Broos confirmed in the press conference held at FNB Stadium on Thursday
that Mothwa will start in goal.
“Already in the beginning of the week we knew that Ronwen (Williams) was
not available for the game against Eswatini, but we are optimistic for the
game next week against Ivory Coast,” he added.
The coach also revealed that Williams became a father for a second time to
a daughter. His partner gave birth while he has been in camp and Broos
spoke of how delighted the Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper is for this new
chapter in his life.
“Ronwen became a father for a second time of a beautiful girl. I saw a
very happy papa this morning and we were all very happy for him.”
