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Pitso Mosimane begins Bafana Bafana transition

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Pitso Mosimane ~~appointed~~ begins Bafana Bafana ~~head coach~~ transition

~~The appointment~~ Following the finalization of his appointment, Pitso Mosimane ~~as head coach of Bafana Bafana~~ has ~~been finalized following three weeks of negotiations. While~~ begun transitioning the South African Football Association (SAFA) National Executive Committee initially approved Mosimane on 8 August, discussions were delayed by disputes over remuneration, backroom staff, and potential conflicts of interest regarding Bafana Bafana squad. This marks his ~~personal brand and podcast, ‘Changing The Game~~ second tenure with ~~Pitso’. SAFA sought greater control to restrict Mosimane’s ability to represent his own brand while coaching~~ the national ~~team. Despite earlier political scrutiny regarding salary fairness and criticism~~ team, having previously coached from ~~the Economic Freedom Fighters,~~ 2010 to 2012. Mosimane has ~~accepted an annual salary of R10 million. This figure is lower than the R16.8 million earned by his predecessor, Hugo Broos. During his unveiling, Mosimane introduced~~ announced a ~~technical team~~ 35-man preliminary squad that blends the core players from the 2026 World Cup era with several new faces, including ~~assistant coaches Musi Matlaba, who focuses on match analysis~~ Puso Dithejane, Shandre Campbell, Cemran Dansin, Lebone Seema, and ~~data,~~ Ronaldo van Neel. Returning players include Luther Singh, Lebohang Maboe, and ~~Kabelo Rangoaga. A third assistant coach will be appointed once remaining contractual complications are resolved.~~ Cassius Mailula. Mosimane noted that while the previous foundation remains important, injuries and emerging talent necessitated these changes, and he intends to use upcoming fixtures to provide opportunities to players who have previously lacked game time. The team’s immediate ~~priority is preparing for~~ schedule focuses on the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Guinea and Eritrea. Throughout the process, former coach Hugo Broos remained critical, alleging that Mosimane’s appointment would cause the team to “go five years back in time” and expressing concerns regarding influence from agents and club owners. SAFA President Danny Jordaan has emphasized the importance of the national team brand, expressing hope for widespread support as the team looks toward future goals, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup. campaign. Following the ~~official appointment, Hugo Broos has since offered his well-wishes to Mosimane. The squad is now preparing for its first qualifying matches, with a fixture~~ match against Guinea ~~scheduled for~~ on 26 September, ~~potentially held~~ the team will travel to Egypt to face Eritrea at ~~either Orlando Amstel Arena or Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace,~~ Al-Salam Stadium on 30 September. This will be followed by ~~a match~~ an international friendly against ~~Eritrea~~ Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium on ~~30 September.~~ 4 October.

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