The South Africa coach named his 23-man squad for friendlies against Panama on March 27 in Durban and March 31 in Cape Town, blaming poor discipline for their last-16 exit after a 2-1 loss to Cameroon.
He brought back Themba Zwane, added young Orlando Pirates talent Relebohile Mofokeng as a central midfielder despite doubting his winger skills, and excluded goalkeeper Sipho Chaine amid stiff competition.
Broos insists the team’s ‘DNA’ of quality, mentality, discipline, and joy will return as they build toward the 2026 World Cup.
𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐬: 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐰 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 😳
Hugo Broos says what he saw from some players at AFCON OUTSIDE of the pitch should 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 happen again
Adding, excluded players MUST self-reflect #Broos #AFCON #Bafana 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/XV4u02uR2L
— Karabo Selebalo Phasha (@TheeSportsGuy01) March 19, 2026
‘𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥’
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Relebohile Mofokeng does “not have the qualities to be a good winger” but can help the national team in the no.10 role. pic.twitter.com/RF7g75RQ1x
— iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) March 19, 2026