Who should Baxter pick as his assistant?

Newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter is yet to announce his candidate to serve as assistant coach. Baxter made it clear that he did not prefer Owen Da Gama and he was subsequently released as such.

With the game against Nigeria heading ever closer, let us see who might be on Baxter’s wish list.

1. Steve Khompela

Steve has served as interim coach for Bafana Bafana on one occasion taking over from Pitso Mosimane. The two coaches are known to have mutual respect for each other and this might serve as a positive. However Khompela might not be willing to relinquish his head coach position at Chiefs as he is yet to lift silverware.

2. Roger De Sa

Roger De Sa is probably the candidate who is more available than the other two mentioned. Roger had a successful spell at Pirates taking them to the CAF Champions League final. His experience on the continent might serve as a plus to Baxter.

3. Eric Tinkler

Eric Tinkler has served as an assistant coach for most of his coaching career. However with his star taking off as head coach, it remains to be seen if he will accept the position if it is offered to him.

By Jimmy Modise