Former South Africa defender Lucky Lekgwathi has thrown his full support behind the 62-year-old’s imminent return to the national team dugout. The legendary captain believes that appointing a local tactician will provide the current squad with the creative license often restricted under European management.
SAFA have already announced that in an NEC Extraordinary Meeting at SAFA House on August 8 that 'Jingles' would be South Africa's next head coach. The appointment was supposed to be announced shortly afterwards but a disagreement over the pay structure has seen it drag on past the middle of the month. Assuming rumours of progress are correct, Pitso will have a substantial Inbox to busy himself with when he assumes the hot seat vacated by Hugo Broos.
Former South Africa international Benson Mhlongo has thrown his weight behind the team’s current assistant to succeed Hugo Broos as the new head coach of the national team. With the South African Football Association (SAFA) set to make a formal announcement regarding the vacancy this weekend, the debate over whether to appoint a local or foreign tactician has reached fever pitch.
Bucs captain has issued a significant warning to whoever succeeds the experienced coach as the head coach of South Africa. Following the Belgian's confirmed departure after five successful years, the national team star believes the standard has been set incredibly high for the incoming manager.
The former Kaizer Chiefs star has expressed his unwavering belief that South Africa is entering a new golden era. The FCSB defender highlighted the depth of young talent currently rising through the ranks as the primary reason for his optimism regarding the national team's trajectory.
South Africa’s national team stars have taken a selfless stand following their World Cup campaign, insisting that a significant portion of their tournament earnings be funnelled back into the country's youth structures. Rather than focusing solely on their own financial gain, the national team squad is prioritising the future of the domestic game to ensure the next generation of talent has the resources to thrive.
The Buccaneers head coach has delivered a glowing tribute to the Belgian tactician following his departure from the South African national team. The Soweto giants mentor praised the veteran coach for his immense contribution to continental football after the 74-year-old officially brought his five-year tenure with Bafana Bafana to an end.
The veteran mentor has officially confirmed his departure as the head coach of South Africa, bringing an end to a transformative five-year tenure that restored the team to the pinnacle of international football. The Belgian tactician, who has become a beloved figure among the South African faithful, revealed that he will not be extending his contract following the team's historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
South Africa is bracing for a massive leadership change as the 74-year-old tactician has reportedly confirmed his departure from the national team. The veteran Belgian coach, who revitalised Bafana during a transformative five-year tenure, has informed his squad and staff that he will not be signing a new deal.
South African Football Association president has addressed growing speculation surrounding the future of head coach Hugo Broos. Speaking to the media, Jordaan dismissed reports of a contract extension and urged journalists to avoid speculation, stressing the importance of respecting the briefing and allowing official processes to run their course.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly head coach has broken his silence regarding a potential return to the South African national team dugout. With current boss Hugo Broos nearing the end of his contract, speculation has reached fever pitch regarding who will lead the nation into the next cycle. Mosimane has now confirmed that the South African Football Association (SAFA) has initiated contact with him and other candidates to discuss a long-term succession strategy.
Earlier this week media reports emerged that SAFA were preparing to offer the 74-year-old Belgian a one year contract extension that would take his tenure to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. However, the governing body has moved to categorically deny the reports and states the Association’s established decision-making processes have not yet concluded.
The South African coach has lauded the national team’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing their progression to the knockout stages as a monumental achievement for Mzansi football. The former Orlando Pirates coach highlighted the significance of the feat, given the squad's heavy reliance on talent from the domestic Premier Soccer League.
With Hugo Broos' planned departure from the South Africa national team now drawing closer, attention has increasingly turned to who could succeed the Belgian, with the former Golden Arrows coach expected to be among the frontrunners despite only recently taking charge of the East African outfit. However, he has remained unfazed by the speculation and instead backed another candidate to take charge.
The South Africa coach has spoken with Belgian media and confirmed that his record-breaking tenure as the team’s boss has come to an end following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But the 74-year-old did, once again, express his hope that he could still be involved in some sort of part time capacity with the national team.
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