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Durban City midfielder Brooklyn Poggenpoel has expressed his support for Pitso Mosimane's approach to selecting players for the Bafana Bafana national team, highlighting the importance of giving footballers equal opportunities to prove their abilities.
Poggenpoel believes that the national team selection process should be based on performances and opportunities rather than limiting recognition to players from a particular group of clubs. His comments reflect his appreciation of an approach that allows footballers from different teams to compete for places in the national squad.
The Durban City midfielder particularly welcomed the idea of ensuring that every player gets an opportunity to demonstrate what they can offer when national team selections are being considered.
Speaking about the approach, Poggenpoel said: “Everybody gets a fair look”.
His remarks highlight the importance of creating a competitive environment where players can earn national team recognition through their performances at club level.
For footballers competing in South Africa's domestic leagues, opportunities to represent Bafana Bafana remain an important career ambition. However, securing a place in the national team requires consistent performances and the ability to convince the technical team of their quality.
Poggenpoel's comments also bring attention to the depth of football talent across the country's clubs, particularly those outside the traditional group of major South African football teams.
Durban City have been working to establish themselves in the country's football landscape, and having players attract attention through their performances could provide further motivation for the squad.
The midfielder's position reflects the desire among players to have a selection process that recognises talent wherever it is found.