Hugo Broos reveals main reason behind are sold-out stadiums everywhere Bafana Bafana play – 'Now we don't have to be afraid anymore'

Bafana Bafana climbed to the top of Group C after a convincing 2-0 victory over neighbors Likuena at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams both found the back of the net, marking their first goals for the senior national team.

Hugo Broos' side has been playing an exciting and attacking brand of football, which has reignited fan interest and filled stadiums across the country. From Cape Town to Gqeberha and now Limpopo, the national team has enjoyed unwavering support and Broos believes this strong backing is a result of the team's performances and consistency in delivering results.

He pointed out that their impressive run at Afcon in Ivory Coast, where they secured a bronze medal, played a key role in winning back supporters. The Belgian coach has also praised the younger players for stepping up and proving their worth on the international stage. With confidence high and momentum building, Bafana are firmly in control of their Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign.

With five games left and only one away fixture, Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana can capitalize on home advantage with strong fan support. The 72-year-old coach expressed satisfaction with the team's performance against Lesotho, praising their attacking play, he specifically highlighted Relebohile Mofokeng, who impressed in his first start after multiple substitute appearances.

The youngster repaid the coach's trust with a goal, showcasing his potential on the big stage. Broos believes that maintaining this momentum will be key to securing qualification and with strong home support, Bafana has a real chance of making history.

"Ok, we dominated 90 minutes, they didn't have any chance to score but on the other side you have to score,” Broos said as reported by SABC Sports.

“In the first half, we had four good chances we couldn't score and sometimes in a game like that, you can't score but you lose points but when you see the crowd today, they supported us, they pushed us.

“They pushed us in front and pushed us to score goals. So, I'm very happy with the performance of my team this afternoon and the pre-meeting that maybe today we have to fight more than to play football but we did good.

“We played football, good football, we had seven, eight good chances to score, a little bit unlucky in certain moments but we fought. What happened last year in AFCON, we learnt a lot there and you see that in a game like this, when it isn't beautiful what you see, you have to fight and that is what we did and we have the three points what we like to have.

“We are first in the group now, two points ahead, I think this is a good situation. You don't go to go to a bad concert, a guy who can't sing, so, it's true, it's the same here, for people it's a fantastic evening. They are supporters of Bafana Bafana, the team wins, the team plays good, you see the guys working on the pitch,” the coach added.

“This is why the crowd is coming to the stadium, we made that during months and months and months and for sure I think the success in AFCON was the real start. I think that was the moment that everybody in South Africa started to believe in the team and you see that now we don't have to be afraid anymore to play in an empty stadium.

“I think we can go and play in a jungle somewhere, there will be people now because they all want to see us and it makes me enormously happy to see that."

Bafana Bafana now prepare for a crucial away fixture against Benin, where a positive result will strengthen their World Cup qualification hopes.

A win would give them a firm grip on Group C as they aim for a spot in Canada, the USA, and Mexico. With Africa getting 10 slots for the first time, competition will be tougher than ever and Broos will hope his squad continues their solid performances on the road.