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Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana, December 2025

Broos defends Bafana World Cup squad cuts

The South Africa coach has come under fire after viral footage showed six axed players watching from the sidelines during the national team’s official World Cup send-off. The Bafana Bafana boss opted to take his entire 32-man provisional squad to the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House before confirming his final selection for the tournament.

Teboho Mokoena, Iqraam Rayners and Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns

Broos explains Rayners Bafana recall

South African national team coach has officially unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the return of Masandawana striker serving as the biggest talking point. The forward finds himself back in the international limelight after a difficult period that saw him sidelined during the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

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Hugo Broos' World Cup preliminary squad revealed

The expanded squad will be whittled down to just 26 players when the South Africa coach announces his final list on May 27. Until then, the following players will attend a preparatory camp in Johannesburg, minus the Mamelodi Sundowns picks as they are playing in the CAF Champions League final second leg on Sunday.

Evidence Makgopa Makhehleni Makhaula Orlando Pirates

Stellenbosch 0-2 Pirates: 'Mbuthama experiment cost us the league'

The Soweto giants locked horns with Stellies at the sold-out Athlone Stadium, desperate for three points to keep their title aspirations alive. The Ghosts are in a heated title race with Masandawana, who are chasing a record ninth league title in a row, while The Ghost are gunning for the title to end their decade-long league drought. On the other hand, the Winelands outfit is on a hunt to finish in the Top Eight after a poor start to the 2025/26 season.