Hugo Broos

After Bafana Bafana's 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, coach Hugo Broos reflected on the disappointment upon returning home but praised the stable foundations built since 2021, restoring team chemistry and fan passion ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

5 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

South Africa's Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 loss to Cameroon in the quarterfinals on January 4. The team adopted a conservative tactical approach that contrasted with their successful run to third place in the 2023 tournament. Coach Hugo Broos attributed some shortcomings to luck but insisted the side is not regressing.