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Broos – Why I Called Up Shabalala

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained he sees Kaizer Chiefs' Mduduzi Shabalala as an option in the number 10 role in the national team. Shabalala, 21, was called up to replace Relebohile Mofokeng who picked up an injury in his side's 1-0 win over Siwelele FC. The Amakhosi man has...

Official: Broos Calls Up Chiefs Star To Bafana

Hugo Broos has called up Mduduzi Shabalala to his Bafana Bafana squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Broos' men assembled in camp on Monday, ahead of their qualifiers on 10 and 14 October. Bafana will first take on Zimbabwe at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday before hosting Rwanda...

Ouaddou On Mofokeng Injury Ahead Of Bafana Duty

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says it's too early to speak about Relebohile Mofokeng's injury and whether he will be ready for national team duty. The 20-year-old was stretchered off just after the hour mark in what would be a major concern from Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos...

Broos on ‘Enormous Evolution’ of Nkota

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has spoken glowingly of Al-Ettifaq winger Mohau Nkota, who’s gradually becoming a big part of his squad. Nkota made the final cut to the 23-man squad that will take on Zimbabwe and Rwanda in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the next two weeks. The 20-year-old left-footer only made...

Maema Breaks Silence On Surprise Simba Move

Simba SC midfielder Neo Maema has admitted that Champions League football was a major draw card in his surprise move to the Tanzanian giants. The 29-year-old joined the Reds of Msimbazi in August this year bringing to an end four years of a trophy laden career at Chloorkop where he...

‘Sorry Pirates, This Guy Should Leave’ – Broos

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reiterated his stance, explaining why Mbekezeli Mbokazi should make the move to Europe now. Mbokazi is part of the 23-man squad set to do battle against Zimbabwe and Rwanda in the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the next two weeks. ALSO READ: Broos – What I...

Broos – What I Told Mbule After Bafana Return

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained what he told Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule after recalling him to the national team.  Mbule returned to the Bafana Bafana setup in the previous FIFA break for the first time since 2021, featuring in both games against Lesotho and Nigeria. The...

Bafana Coach Explains Khoza’s First Bafana Call-Up

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained the first call-up of Mamelodi Sundowns defender Malibongwe Khoza to the senior national team. Broos revealed his final 23-man squad on Thursday ahead of Bafana's crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Broos says he identified Khoza as his next preferred...

Broos – Why I Won’t Drop Rele

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says he will not drop Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng despite an indifferent start to the current campaign. The 20-year-old has played 10 matches for the Buccaneers across all competitions this season with certain fractions of fans and pundits saying he isn’t the fire...

22 Names Cut From Bafana Squad

Hugo Broos has cut 22 names from his Bafana Bafana squad for the final two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Belgian tactician has led Bafana to a 22-unbeaten run, although there is now an asterix after FIFA deducted three points from Bafana for the game against Lesotho. ALSO READ: Broos...

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