SAFA Defends Coach Hugo Broos Amid AFCON Controversy

SAFA defends coach Hugo Broos amid AFCON controversy

Amidst allegations of racism and sexism, SAFA stands firmly behind Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos as the team prepares for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

'It is mind-boggling': SAFA responds to Broos comments

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has responded to recent comments made by coach Hugo Broos, which upset some fans. The Belgian coach expressed his displeasure over defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi returning to camp late and told the media that, during their upcoming meeting, Mbokazi would ‘turn white’ from fear. Broos also criticised the former Orlando Pirates captain’s decision to move to Chicago. Additionally, he referred to agent Basia…

SA Rugby Coach Faces Racism Charges - Archysport

One week before the start of CAN 2025, South Africa is facing a huge controversy. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is the target of a complaint filed Thursday with the South African Human Rights Commission by the United Democratic Movement (UDM), a minority party in the country’s ruling coalition government. At issue: remarks “with racist and sexist connotations” made by the Belgian technician at a press conference this Wednesday, December 10. La…

SAFA responds to allegations of racist and sexist remarks by Broos

SAFA has responded to ongoing allegations of racist and sexist remarks made by Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, addressing the growing controversy.

Safa defends Broos and says comments were not racist, but misconstrued

The South African Football Association (Safa) has moved to address what they call ‘growing misconceptions in the media suggesting that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is racist and sexist’. The claims surfaced after Broos criticised the professional conduct of a senior national team player and expressed frustration over what he deemed as the player’s agent premature push for his move overseas. His remarks, made during a recent press conferen…