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SAFA Confirms Hugo Broos’ Exit As Bafana Bafana Coach After Five-year Spell
South African Football Association: South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan on Friday confirmed that Hugo Broos has officially stepped down as head coach of the South African men’s national football team after his contract expired, bringing the curtain down on a memorable five-year tenure.
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’s competitive sides, with Broos placing his faith in a new generation of players while restoring consistency to the national team.
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’s biggest tournament.
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