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South Africa Bafana Bafana coach Broos departs

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In early July 2026 SAFA confirmed that Hugo Broos’ five‑year contract would end on 31 July, dismissing reports of an earlier extension. ~~The federation said it would name a successor before the contract expired.~~ 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 his service and said the association will decide on a new coach at its next National Executive Committee meeting, with former coach Pitso Mosimane mentioned as a leading candidate. During his tenure Broos guided 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. ~~South Africa finished second in Group A at~~ 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 ~~and were eliminated by Canada in the round of 32.~~ 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 ~~74‑year‑old coach’s~~ departure leaves SAFA to appoint a ~~successor~~ new coach before the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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