Mosimane Set to Succeed Broos as South Africa Coach
Mosimane is expected to replace Hugo Broos after winning five PSL titles and three CAF Champions League crowns, SoccerBeat reported.
- On Saturday, the South African Football Association National Executive Committee approved Pitso Mosimane as the new Bafana Bafana head coach, marking his second stint leading the senior men's national team.
- Broos, 74, stepped down after five years in charge, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family following South Africa's achievement of reaching the 2026 World Cup knockout stages for the first time.
- During his career, Mosimane won five PSL titles with Mamelodi Sundowns and secured three CAF Champions League titles across Sundowns and Egyptian club Al Ahly, establishing himself as a continental coaching force.
- SAFA President Danny Jordaan noted 'we still need to tie up some loose ends' regarding salary and technical staff negotiations, with a formal announcement scheduled for next week.
- Mosimane faces immediate pressure, with his first matches scheduled for next month during 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at home to Guinea and away to Eritrea, aiming toward the 2030 World Cup.
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Mosimane set to succeed Broos as South Africa coach
A statement said the national executive committee had approved Mosimane for the post, but salary negotiations were not concluded. "The executive has approved the appointment of coach Pitso, but we need to tie up some loose ends. We will make a formal announcement next week," said association president Danny Jordaan. It will be a second spell in charge of the national team for the 62-year-old South African, who was fired in 2012 after a disappoin…
Mosimane approved as new Bafana coach but yet to sign on dotted line
It is believed Mosimane has agreed in principle to take over from Hugo Broos, whose contract came to an end last month, but he is yet to sign on the dotted line as negotiations on his financial remuneration continue
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