Former Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has discussed why European clubs prefer signing Nigerian players over South Africans, Soccernet.ng reports.
Mosimane, a highly successful coach in Africa, commented on the issue following a challenging season for Burnleys Lyle Foster. The 23-year-old South African forward made only 26 appearances in the Premier League.
Historically, South African players, like those in the victorious 1996 Africa Cup of Nations squad, had a significant impact in England.
Recently, however, top South African players such as Percy Tau have not matched those achievements, leading to hesitation among European clubs to sign players from the region.
In contrast, Nigerian players are excelling in Europe. Many Super Eagles players are in top European leagues, with stars like Napolis Victor Osimhen, Atalantas Ademola Lookman, and Bayer Leverkusens Victor Boniface performing well.
