Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has admitted that it was a “stupid thing” to play midfielder Teboho Mokoena while suspended. The Belgian was speaking after naming the squad to do duty for South Africa in the two remaining matches of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Bafana Bafana were docked three points… Continue reading Hugo Broos: We Made a Mistake!
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Bafana Bafana Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Hugo Broos has announced South Africa’s senior football team for the last two matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Hugo Broos has announced South Africa’s senior football team for the last two matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. From a preliminary squad of almost 50 players, the Belgian has picked 23.… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Hugo Broos: PSL Clubs Won’t Like What I Say!
Few people would have bothered to listen to Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos when he took over four years ago. The fact that the Belgian won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon mattered little at the time. Broos also ruffled some feathers with over-the-top comments that seemed to undermine South African football.… Continue reading Hugo Broos: PSL Clubs Won’t Like What I Say!
Bafana Bafana Ready to Clip Super Eagles Wings
Nigeria arrived in Bloemfontein on Sunday, all smiles ahead of their clash against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday. The Super Eagles are in town for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier. They are six points behind table toppers Bafana Bafana in Group C and look all confident to cut the lead. Bafana Bafana, however, are just… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Ready to Clip Super Eagles Wings
Bafana Coach: Mbokazi Has to Go to Europe
Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi belongs in the top European leagues. This is the view of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, who has heaped praise on the 19-year-old, who has showed maturity beyond his years. Mbokazi, who has captained the Buccaneers in the absence of Nkosinathi Sibisi, is in the Bafana Bafana squad to play… Continue reading Bafana Coach: Mbokazi Has to Go to Europe
Broos Hopes for Sundowns-Mudau Resolution
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shared details of a meeting where he knocked some sense into Khuliso Mudau’s head. Mudau, who is arguably the best right-back in Africa, has been at loggerheads with his employers, Mamelodi Sundowns, and only returned to training this week. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old did not make the Bafana Bafana team… Continue reading Broos Hopes for Sundowns-Mudau Resolution
Bafana Coach Broos Not Losing Sleep Over Mokoena Saga
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has weighed in on the Teboho Mokoena ineligibility saga, and the Belgian has suggested there is no need for Bafana Bafana to be punished. A dark cloud still hangs over South Africa’s senior national team since midfielder Mokoena took to the field in the 2-0 win over Lesotho in March… Continue reading Bafana Coach Broos Not Losing Sleep Over Mokoena Saga
Bafana Bafana Final Squad Announced for World Cup Qualifiers
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has cut down the squad from 48 to 23 players ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Bafana Bafana will clash with neighbours Lesotho ‘away’ at the Free State Stadium on 5 September, before hosting Nigeria at the same venue four days later. South Africa’s senior national team tops Group… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Final Squad Announced for World Cup Qualifiers
Bafana Squad Announced for World Cup Qualifiers
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 48-man preliminary squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, including the injured Themba Zwane. Bafana Bafana will battle neighbours Lesotho ‘away’ at the Free State Stadium on 5 September, before hosting Nigeria at the same venue four days later. African Times reported earlier on Thursday that… Continue reading Bafana Squad Announced for World Cup Qualifiers
Hugo Broos Offers Positive Bafana Feedback
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is all smiles after the international friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique. Bafana Bafana hosted the two teams at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium. The first match against Tanzania ended goalless, but Bafana Bafana were 2-0 to the good against Mozambique on Tuesday, stretching their unbeaten run to 20 matches across… Continue reading Hugo Broos Offers Positive Bafana Feedback