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Pitso Mosimane appointed as Bafana Bafana head coach
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has officially appointed Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of the Bafana Bafana national team. Mosimane, a highly decorated coach with multiple CAF Champions League titles, returns for his second permanent stint in charge of the national side, succeeding Belgian coach Hugo Broos.
Mosimane will be supported by a technical team including Kabelo Rangoaga and Musi Matlaba. The association is still working to finalize the appointment of an additional assistant coach. His immediate priority will be preparing the squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which includes upcoming matches against Guinea and Eritrea.
Negotiations for the role reportedly involved discussions regarding Mosimane’s commercial interests and personal image rights. While SAFA has declined to publicly disclose the specific details of his contract, reports indicate an annual salary of approximately R10 million. SAFA President Danny Jordaan emphasized the importance of the national team brand and expressed hope for widespread support as the team looks toward future goals, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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Bafana Bafana · Danny Jordaan · Hugo Broos · Kabelo Rangoaga · Musi Matlaba · Pitso Mosimane · South African Football Association
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pitso Mosimane introduced Musi Matlaba and Kabelo Rangoaga as assistant coaches.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A third assistant coach will be appointed once contractual issues are resolved.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mosimane accepted an annual salary of R10 million.
- [DISPUTED] SAFA has appointed Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] This is Mosimane's second permanent spell as head coach, having previously served from 2010 to 2012.