Today marks the end of an unforgettable chapter in South African football as Hugo Broos officially steps down as head coach of Bafana Bafana, bringing to a close a remarkable tenure that transformed the national team from underachievers into one of Africa’s most respected sides. Also see: Bafana Bafana reach No. 54 in FIFA world […]
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The South African Football Association (SAFA), with Danny Jordaan serving as president, has quashed claims of talks about a contract extension for Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. This comes after SABC Sport reported that the Belgian leader was offered a one-year extension until after next year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON), notes Soccermag. Also […]
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Hugo Broos has reportedly been offered a one-year extension to remain Bafana Bafana coach until after next year’s AFCON. Also see: Hugo Broos weighs future after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup elimination Broos’ current deal was set to expire this month, but the extension would see him continue building on a squad that reached the knockout stage […]
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that he will step down from his role after the conclusion of his contract, bringing an end to a transformative five-year spell in charge of South Africa’s senior men’s national football team. The 74-year-old Belgian announced that he will not continue as head coach following South Africa’s […]
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Hugo Broos could reverse his decision to quit as South Africa coach, the 74-year-old Belgian said after his side’s World Cup last-32 exit against Canada. Also see: Fans reject Pitso Mosimane as Hugo Broos’ potential Bafana Bafana successor “It is not clever to make decisions when you are disappointed, so I will not do it here,” […]
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As Hugo Broos’ tenure as Bafana Bafana head coach comes to an end, many professionals are vying for the position, including South African award-winning football manager Pitso Mosimane. However, many soccer fans were not too welcoming of the news. Also see: Pitso Mosimane receives honorary doctorate from UJ Pitso Mosimane interested in Bafana Bafana’s head coach […]
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the “big mouths” after Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history by beating South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday. Also see: Bafana cling to World Cup hopes as Mexico progress The African team, playing in the tournament for […]
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will take no notice of the ‘trash’ criticism he has faced as Bafana Bafana try to get their World Cup back on track against the Czech Republic on Thursday. Broos’ side were reduced to nine men in losing the tournament opener 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico, but have time […]
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Sixteen years after South Africa and Mexico shared the spotlight in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the two nations met again to kick off another global spectacle. The atmosphere was electric. The stadium was packed. The occasion felt enormous. Unfortunately for Bafana Bafana, the performance never matched the moment. From the […]
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Head coach Hugo Broos has promised a determined display from Bafana Bafana as they prepare to take on Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. ‘𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚’ Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has assured South Africans that the team will put up a good fight during […]
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Soccermag‘s Dylan Johnson and Shakes Rampedi preview Bafana Bafana’s World Cup opener and discuss the challenges Africa’s teams face in round one. Originally published on Soccermag ‘𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚’ Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has assured South Africans that the team will put up a good fight during the opening match of the […]
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There’s something about the World Cup that just feels different in South Africa. From last-minute braais to early morning kick-offs with coffee in hand, it’s the one time when the whole country pauses for football. And now, after 16 years, Bafana Bafana are finally back on the world stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks […]
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