Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made history by becoming the first coach since Carlos Queiroz in 2001 to qualify South Africa for the FIFA World Cup....Click to Read More >>➤

Since 2002, South Africa has failed to qualify for four consecutive World Cups, only appearing in 2010 as hosts. Under Broos, however, Bafana Bafana has become one of Africa’s most improved sides over the past two years.

Broos’s Record and Legacy

Having led the team for over four years, Broos is now the longest-serving coach in Bafana Bafana’s history. Before him, Clive Barker held the record, guiding the team for three years between 1994 and 1997 and famously winning the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations.

Given this record, analysts argue that the South African Football Association (SAFA) should avoid repeating past mistakes by dismissing successful coaches before major tournaments.

Lessons from History

Every coach who has helped Bafana qualify for a World Cup has never actually led the team at the tournament itself. Clive Barker resigned before the 1998 World Cup after a poor Confederations Cup run, and Carlos Queiroz stepped down in 2002 following an early AFCON exit.

Similarly, Shakes Mashaba was dismissed after a historic qualifying win over Senegal in 2016 — despite positioning the team well for Russia 2018.

Broos Deserves to Finish What He Started

With his contract set to expire next year, Broos has already indicated his intention to retire after the World Cup. Many believe SAFA should respect his tenure and allow him to complete the campaign without interference or undue pressure from the upcoming AFCON.

Broos has restored national pride and consistency to Bafana Bafana — and for that, he deserves the chance to lead South Africa onto the world stage once again. ...Click to Read More >>➤