Sport Desk Reporter
The South African Football Association has dismissed reports claiming that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has left the national team, saying the Belgian remains in charge of South Africa’s senior men’s side.
The association moved to quell speculation after reports surfaced suggesting Broos had stepped down following Bafana Bafana’s historic FIFA World Cup campaign.
SAFA said the reports were incorrect and noted that similar rumours had surfaced before.
In 2024, Broos was linked with a move to the Tunisian national team shortly after leading South Africa to a third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The move never materialised, and he remained in charge of Bafana Bafana.
The latest speculation comes just days after South Africa returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Broos guided the team to its best-ever performance at the global tournament.
Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in the country’s history. They secured their place after defeating South Korea 1-0 in their final group match in Monterrey, Mexico.
Broos is currently in Belgium following the team’s World Cup campaign. He is expected to return to South Africa later this month.
SAFA reiterated that Broos remains the national team coach and urged the public to disregard reports suggesting otherwise.