Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has once again defended his decision to overlook Wydad AC forward Thembinkosi Lorch from his squad.

Lorch has been in fine form for Wydad, having scored five goals and registered four assists in 11 appearances across all competitions.

However, Broos remains firm on his decision to omit Lorch from his squad, revealing that the winger is not in his plans.

“Yes, there are supporters [of Lorch]. First instance, this is a choice. I think I have 45 players or something like that, where I can choose. So you have to make choices. That is one,” Broos said after the match.

“Secondly, everybody is talking about Lorch. I didn’t hear or see him in the last three years. He was playing in Pirates, they kicked him out. He was playing in Sundowns, they kicked him out. He was playing in Wydad Casablanca, I think. He didn’t play anymore. And now suddenly he plays well.

“I made my choice and that’s it. I can maybe give you some other names, maybe this one or that one or another one. You know, when I make my choices, I make my choices on my own. And that’s it.”