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South Africa Bafana Bafana coach Broos departs

Entities: Hugo Broos · Bafana Bafana · Danny Jordaan · South African Football Association · Pitso Mosimane

Overview

In early July 2026 SAFA confirmed that Hugo Broos’ five‑year contract would end on 31 July, dismissing reports of an earlier extension. On 31 July Broos announced he will not renew, citing the loneliness of long periods away from his family. SAFA President Danny Jordaan thanked him for guiding Bafana Bafana to a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – the nation’s first World Cup berth since 2002 – and a historic progression to the knockout stage of that tournament, the first time South Africa had ever reached that phase. The 74‑year‑old coach’s tenure encompassed 60 matches (29 wins, 19 draws, 12 losses). His exit raised the tally of national‑team coaches departing after the 2026 World Cup to 17. SAFA will decide on a successor at its next National Executive Committee meeting, with former coach Pitso Mosimane mentioned as a leading candidate. The departure leaves SAFA to appoint a new coach before the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Timeline

  1. about 15 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Hugo Broos steps down as South Africa coach after historic World Cup run

    Hugo Broos quit as South Africa coach on 31 July 2026, citing family loneliness; SAFA praised his historic World Cup knockout run and AFCON bronze, and Pitso Mosimane is the leading replacement candidate.

  2. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    South Africa's Bafana Bafana coaching future unsettled as SAFA denies Hugo Broos contract extension

    SAFA denies reports of a contract extension for coach Hugo Broos, whose deal runs until July 2026, while former coach Pitso Mosimane confirms succession talks and other candidates are being considered.

  3. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Hugo Broos to leave South Africa coach role after World Cup, remains until contract ends

    SAFA says Hugo Broos stays coach until his contract ends in July, then will step down after historic World Cup run but may take an advisory role; successors like Pitso Mosimane are being considered.

Sources

benditofutbol.com · bona.co.za · diski365.co.za · eldiariony.com · goss.ie · insidepolitic.co.za · investegate.co.uk · lavozdemichoacan.com.mx · lesiteinfo.com · news.co.za · news.ro · panobcan.sk · proceso.hn · sasoccermag.co.za · sbnews.co.za · soccernews.com · sorayaarnelas.es · stiripesurse.ro · theathletic.com · thesouthafrican.com · townpress.co.za · villeriasdecampos.es · voetbalkrant.com · voetbalnieuws.be · voetbalprimeur.be · voetbalprimeur.nl · walfoot.be · xeudeportes.mx · yfm.co.za · zambianobserver.com

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