Pitso Mosimane has officially returned to the Bafana Bafana dugout after being announced as the new head coach of the South African national team.
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The appointment marks Mosimane’s second permanent spell in charge of Bafana Bafana and comes after the departure of Belgian coach Hugo Broos.
The return brings one of South Africa’s most decorated coaches back to the national setup at a crucial stage for the team.
SAFA announces the new Bafana Bafana Head Coach, Pitso Mosimane and his technical team 🇿🇦💚💛#BafanaPride #BafanaBafana pic.twitter.com/APBw79vOxZ
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) September 1, 2026
A return to the national team
Mosimane previously coached Bafana Bafana from 2010 to 2012, after earlier serving as a caretaker coach in 2007. His first permanent tenure ended after South Africa failed to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
According to iDiski, fourteen years later, Mosimane returns with significantly more international experience. Since leaving the national team, he has built an impressive coaching résumé, including continental success with Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian giants Al Ahly. His record has made him one of the most successful South African coaches on the African football stage.
The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) National Executive Committee approved Mosimane’s appointment in August, paving the way for his return. SAFA has described the decision as part of its efforts to strengthen the national team following Broos’ departure.
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗮: “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄”
South African Football Association [SAFA] CEO Lydia Monyepao expressed her gratitude to everyone involved in the negotiations to appoint Pitso Mosimane as… pic.twitter.com/MrU2K3Bi6s
— FARPost (@FARPostZA) September 1, 2026
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New era for Bafana Bafana
Mosimane arrives with a wealth of experience from some of Africa’s biggest clubs as he takes over at an important moment for South African football.
Bafana Bafana are coming off a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in which the team reached the knockout stage, and expectations will now be high for the returning coach to build on that progress.
His immediate focus will include the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with Bafana Bafana scheduled to begin their qualification fixtures later in September.
The challenge will be to combine the momentum generated by the previous national team setup with Mosimane’s own tactical approach and experience.
The key question will be whether he can translate that experience into sustained success with the national team.
For now, one thing is certain: Pitso Mosimane is back in charge of Bafana Bafana, and South African football has entered another significant chapter under one of its most accomplished coaches.
His second spell will be closely watched by supporters across South Africa and the continent.
𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗗
SAFA has officially unveiled Pitso Mosimane to take over from Hugo Broos as the new Bafana Bafana head coach.
Mosimane will work with Musi Matlaba (analyst) and Kabelo Rangoaga (conditioning coach) while waiting… pic.twitter.com/5x8622nqtT
— SportsZone (@SportsZone_SA) September 1, 2026
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