Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shown some levels of irritation about the latest camp as he prepares for the start of the 2025 Morocco AFCON qualifiers.
The senior national team plays Uganda on Friday, before they travel to South Sudan in Group K qualifiers for the continental jamboree.
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Broos had most of his squad for a light session at Dobsonville on Monday afternoon with Elias Mokwana expected in the evening, while Siyabonga Ngezana and Sphephelo Sithole were due to touch down on Tuesday morning.
However, of concern for the Belgian is the delayed start of the Betway Premiership season, which means there are players in the squad with either minimal or no official minutes this season.
"There are little negative things because as you know, the PSL only starts in September and so that means that we have players between us that didn't play so much good games," says Broos.
"I know that there are clubs who are not playing in the MTN8 or preliminary games for Champions League or Confederation Cup, but they are all playing friendly matches against each other. But it is not the same.
"So, it annoys me a little bit and it will be for me to see how we can manage that.
"I think the most important thing is to have the right mentality.
"I already discussed with Helman (Mkhalele), so we know a little bit what we will do for Friday and then it is up to the players who are from teams that haven't played so much in intensive games," says Broos, adding that he is confident they will win both games.
"We are confident and believe in ourselves as we start the AFCON qualifiers
"We need a good start to put pressure on the opponents.
"With the quality and status we have now with Bafana ranked amongst the best in Africa, I think this is the place that is normal for a country like South Africa.
"We have to try and stay there by having good results and we need six on six (in the next two games).
"If we can achieve that and have the two key games against Congo, then at best you can already qualify at that moment.
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"So, that means, let's try to win these two games because we have the quality and confidence for that, though that doesn't mean we have to underestimate our opponents on Friday and Tuesday.
"They are difficult teams to play against because they are teams who have power and height and play with the heart with good individuals in their teams," he added.