“This Is the Right Moment”: Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Speaks on His Retirement
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed that he will retire from football after leading South Africa to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 73-year-old Belgian tactician said the tournament — to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada — will mark the end of his illustrious coaching career.
A Sentimental Farewell for Broos
Speaking after Bafana Bafana’s emphatic 3–0 win over Rwanda, which sealed their place at the World Cup, Broos said the decision was deeply personal and symbolic.
“This is really a fantastic evening for everyone.I hoped, maybe even more than every player, that we would go to America. For me, it’s sentimental. I was already at a World Cup as a player at the end of my career, and now I do it again as a coach,” he said.
‘The Right Moment to Stop My Career’
Broos added that after more than four decades in football, he feels it is time to spend more time with his loved ones.
“I think this is the right moment – after the World Cup next year – to stop my career, go to my family, and enjoy the next 20 years with my grandchildren and my children. But first of all, there is still some work to do, and we will try to do it well. Thank you.”
Transforming Bafana Bafana into Contenders
Since taking charge of South Africa in 2021 following the dismissal of Molefi Ntseki, Broos has overseen one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent national team history.
Under his guidance, Bafana Bafana secured a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast — their best finish in over two decades.
He has since qualified the team for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco and, most recently, for the 2026 World Cup — their first appearance on football’s biggest stage in 16 years.
A Legacy of Leadership and Revival
Broos will be remembered for rebuilding a struggling side into a competitive and united force.
His tenure has been marked by discipline, tactical growth, and a renewed belief among South African fans. As he prepares to bow out, his impact on the national team’s resurgence will undoubtedly define a lasting legacy.
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