Hugo Broos, the head coach of the South African national team, expressed his dissatisfaction with the preparation conditions during the Africa Cup of Nations, citing the long distance between the team's accommodation and the training ground. He believes this negatively affects the players' focus and physical readiness.

The Belgian coach said in press statements that the team needs about 45 minutes to get from the accommodation to the training stadium, emphasizing that this situation does not support ideal preparation for a tournament that requires the highest levels of readiness and discipline.

Bruce explained that the tight match schedule and short recovery periods make organizational details a significant factor in the teams' progress, noting that the coaching staff was hoping for better conditions to ensure a more comfortable preparation during this crucial stage of the competition.

The South African coach expressed his concern about the upcoming challenges, especially with talk of a potential match against the Moroccan national team if they advance to the next round. He emphasized that proper preparation becomes essential before facing a strong and well-organized team like the "Atlas Lions."

Nevertheless, Bruce emphasized that his current focus is on getting past the next match first, before considering any subsequent scenarios. At the same time, he acknowledged that facing top teams requires high mental and physical readiness, as well as appropriate preparation conditions.

He concluded his speech by emphasizing that the South African team will try to adapt to the current situation, despite the organizational difficulties, in order to achieve its goals in the tournament, expressing his hope that these circumstances will not affect the players' performance on the field.