Veli Mothwa was rusty, he hadn't played before he played Uganda, and he was under pressure, but we all know he's a good goalkeeper,' Tlale said.
John Tlale, former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, believes Hugo Broos should have started Sipho Chaine in last Friday's 2-2 draw against Uganda.
Due to the delay in the Betway Premiership, Broos chose Veli Mothwa, who has not played a competitive match for AmaZulu this season. Chaine has already played five games for the Buccaneers this season. As well as leading Pirates to a third successive MTN8 Cup final, he has been in top form in the Caf Champions League.
Veli Mothwa was rusty, he hadn't played a game before the game against Uganda, and he was under pressure, Tlale said.
We know that he is a good goalkeeper. I think they took into account that he has been there for a long time. That is why they gave him the chance to play, but I think they should have started with Chaine because he has played so many games.
As he has been playing games and winning with Orlando Pirates, who are in the final of the MTN8, they should have considered that he hasn't played in a while and that's why his confidence was so low.
He will work hard and take another opportunity as time goes on. If you make a mistake as a goalkeeper, the net will cover you, and that's what's so unfortunate."
Uganda beat Congo 2-0 on Monday to temporarily take charge of group K with four points. Bafana travel to South Sudan on Tuesday afternoon.
