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New Twist in Hugo Broos' Departure as Bafana Bafana Head Coach!
SAFA says Broos remains coach after South Africa’s best World Cup run, while talks continue over his contract and a possible advisory role.
On Friday, the South African Football Association dismissed reports that head coach Hugo Broos resigned following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Belgian remains in charge of Bafana Bafana.
Belgian publication Voetbalnieuws reported this week that the 74-year-old Broos described his decision to end his five-year tenure as "irreversible" following South Africa's round-of-32 exit at the World Cup.
Currently at his home in Belgium, Broos is expected to return to South Africa later this month, according to SAFA, which confirmed he remains under contract as head coach.
Although Broos's five-year contract expires at the end of July, the coach has confirmed ongoing discussions with SAFA president Danny Jordaan regarding a potential advisory role.
Former Bafana boss Pitso Mosimane is widely reported as a frontrunner for the position, though Broos previously faced similar exit rumors following the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.