It's been months since SAFA announced they were looking for a replacement for Shakes Mashaba, yet they seem to be no closer to finding Bafana Bafana's next coach. Who will be the next candidates linked with the hot seat?
SAFA president Danny Jordaan claimed that there were more than 60 applicants for the job, but not one of them has been appointed for the position.
SuperSport United have allowed Stuart Baxter to engage in possible talks with the federation, but those negotiations seem to have gone quiet, and it seems that things are back to square one.
How can this be so?
If this is the case, SAFA will have to start looking at possible candidates for the role again. Who will they be?
Muhsin Ertugral is someone who applied for the job, but SAFA have not held talks with the former Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town coach.
If Gavin Hunt wins the league with Bidvest Wits, he may feel it is time for a new project. Perhaps, the national team job?
Eager to see which other names could perhaps sneak up as new candidates for the job? Browse the gallery above!
What do you think the delay is?
