Bafana Bafana will go out guns blazing! Hugo Broos fires warning to South Sudan ahead of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier - 'This is not a friendly game'

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has fired a warning to their rivals South Sudan ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash on Tuesday.

Bafana Bafana secured their place in the 2025 Afcon finals in Morocco with two games still remaining, ensuring a smooth journey to the prestigious tournament.

There were suggestions that the veteran trainer should give fringe players a chance to play and rest his regulars against the

East African country in Cape Town. 

However, Broos has emphasised that his main focus is on leading his team to the top of Group K, and therefore, he will not be showing mercy towards South Sudan.

"We want to win the game tomorrow. This is not a friendly game. For us, it is an important game because we want to be first in the Group," Broos told the media.

"Also, we also want to show something if my information is right to the crowd that will be at the stadium. 

"We had two amazing evenings in Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth with great crowds and nice wins, so we want to do that again in Cape Town,'' he added.

"It means we are still motivated for the game and again, it is very important for us to finalize the qualifiers as the group leaders. It would be the cherry on top, as they say." 

Bafana Bafana will be keen to secure the top position in Group K. They currently remain unbeaten in this campaign, as they are at the summit of the table.

South Africa have emerged victorious in three matches and settled for two draws in this 2025 qualifying campaign.

On the other hand, South Sudan, with just one win and four losses, will be simply fulfilling this fixture since they are no longer able to qualify for the tournament.

South Africa and South Sudan are scheduled to go head-to-head in an Afcon game at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday evening.

Bafana will be aiming to uphold their flawless record against South Sudan as they face each other for the second time in this upcoming match.

The two teams last faced each other during the first leg of the 2025 Afcon qualifiers, when Broos' team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory on the road in September.