The Belgian was appointed in May 2021 at a time when Bafana Bafana were struggling for results after missing qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations. Under his guidance, South Africa steadily rebuilt into one of the continent\u2019s competitive sides, with Broos placing his faith in a new generation of players while restoring consistency to the national team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His biggest achievements came over the last three years. Broos led South Africa to a third-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, their best performance in the competition since 2000. He then guided Bafana Bafana to qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending a 24-year absence from football\u2019s biggest tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, South Africa created more history by progressing beyond the group stage for the first time, reaching the Round of 32. The campaign also marked the country\u2019s first World Cup appearance since hosting the tournament in 2010.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His biggest achievements came over the last three years. Broos led South Africa to a third-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, their best performance in the competition since 2000. He then guided Bafana Bafana to qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending a 24-year absence from football\u2019s biggest tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 74-year-old had already hinted after the World Cup that he was ready to step away from full-time coaching to spend more time with his family, although he had left the door open to serving South African football in a different role. Speculation over a possible contract extension continued in recent weeks, but no agreement was reached. SAFA is yet to announce his successor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n