Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Rowen Fernandez does not understand the fuss around Stuart Baxter's decision to appoint his son Lee Baxter as the national team goalkeeper coach.
Lee Baxter during the South African national mens soccer team training session at Princess Magogo Stadium on September 04, 2018 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
Lee Baxter’s appoint has come under scrutiny with some labelling it as nepotism, however, Fernandez doesn’t see a problem with it.
“He [Lee] is the most qualified goalkeeper coach in the country,” Fernandez told The Sowetan.
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“People are making this thing a big deal. I think Baxter decided to bring in Lee because of his qualities. It’s not nepotism for me and I do not think SA goalkeeper coaches are overlooked,” he added.
“A goalkeeper coach must have a good understanding with the people he trains. Lee is working with Itu at Chiefs and he knows Ronwen [Williams] from his SuperSport days, so I do not think it’s a bad decision. It is in interest of the national team after all.”
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