African Times has picked 10 players that have done enough to convince Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to include them in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Bafana Bafana’s opening match of the tournament will be against Angola on 22 December in Marrakech, followed by a clash against Egypt on… Continue reading Ten (10) Bafana Bafana Players Guaranteed AFCON Spot
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Hugo Broos’ Dim View of Social Media Critics
Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos is not at all bothered by keyboard warriors as he continues to guide South Africa’s senior football national team. The 73-year-old has been at the helm since 2021, and not only has Bafana Bafana improved on the FIFA rankings (position 75 to 59), but the team finished third in the… Continue reading Hugo Broos’ Dim View of Social Media Critics
Hugo Broos Closes Bafana Bafana Door on Thembinkosi Lorch
At 32 years old, Thembinkosi Lorch’s hopes of a return to the Bafana Bafana fold have been dashed. The Wydad Casablanca forward has been performing admirably, leading to calls for his return to the national team setup. He has nine Bafana Bafana caps, with his last appearance coming about two years ago. This season, he… Continue reading Hugo Broos Closes Bafana Bafana Door on Thembinkosi Lorch
Bafana Bafana Squad Announced for Zambia Clash
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the squad to face Zambia in a friendly international next month. Broos has picked 36 players in the preliminary squad, which will be trimmed to 23 players in the coming days. Bafana Bafana will host Chipolopolo at a venue yet to be confirmed on 14 November, during the… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Squad Announced for Zambia Clash
Hugo Broos: What I Look for in Bafana Players!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained how he managed to put together a group of players that helped South Africa qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. This is the first time South Africa has directly made it to the global showpiece since the 2002 World Cup. The country was part of the 2010 World… Continue reading Hugo Broos: What I Look for in Bafana Players!
Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Confirms Retirement Plan
In less than a year from now, South Africa will bid farewell to one of the country’s finest-ever coaches, Hugo Broos. The Belgian is the toast of town after guiding Bafana Bafana to the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The 1996 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners finished top of Group C, despite being docked three… Continue reading Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Confirms Retirement Plan
Hugo Broos: Mountain to Climb for Bafana Bafana!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the team is now certainly on the back foot in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a goalless draw against Zimbabwe in Durban. Broos’s men dominated for the better part of the match at Moses Mabhida Stadium, but Zimbabwe, the home team, held firm. The result means Bafana Bafana… Continue reading Hugo Broos: Mountain to Climb for Bafana Bafana!
Hugo Broos Fires Warning to Benchwarmers!
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has called on footballers to make moves that are of benefit to their careers rather than a hindrance. Broos was responding to questions surrounding the non-selection of certain players, including Mamelodi Sundowns duo Jayden Adams and Fawaaz Basadien, who left Stellenbosch FC when they were regulars in the national… Continue reading Hugo Broos Fires Warning to Benchwarmers!
Hugo Broos: I Understand What Is Going On With Mofokeng!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is not overly concerned that winger Relebohile Mofokeng is not in top form this season. The 20-year-old had retained his place in the Bafana Bafana setup, ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe (October 10) and Rwanda (October 14). However, the Orlando Pirates attacker has… Continue reading Hugo Broos: I Understand What Is Going On With Mofokeng!
Bafana Coach Expects ‘MasterChef’ to ‘Cook’
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is around the corner, and Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has had a heart-to-heart with midfielder Sipho Mbule. Mbule, 27, has made it to the team for the second time in a row, after missing out since 2021, as Broos looks for a permanent replacement for playmaker Themba Zwane,… Continue reading Bafana Coach Expects ‘MasterChef’ to ‘Cook’