US EditionSouth Africa Coach Hugo Broos Blasts Lack of ‘AFCON Vibe’ at Africa Cup in Morocco
- On Sunday, South Africa coach Hugo Broos said there was a lack of enthusiasm for the 35th Africa Cup, speaking in Marrakech ahead of Monday's final group game.
- With sold-out listings yet empty seats, the tournament was pushed to winter, and organiser struggles led to ticketing chaos at Morocco's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
- Broos recounted low turnouts, saying nobody came to watch South Africa vs Zimbabwe and South Africa vs Angola matches, and slammed organisers for `chaos` blocking his family and ticketed fans.
- Broos balanced praise for facilities with concerns, lauding the nine stadiums but criticizing organisers and attendance, complicating Morocco's 2030 World Cup co-host image.
- Heavy rainfall has affected matchdays except Thursday, and security teams have allowed late entry while supporters without tickets wait outside, shaping uneven attendance despite scheduling to avoid FIFA's new Club World Cup.
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The Belgian technician Hugo Broos, a selector from South Africa, was very severe towards the organisation of the CAN in Morocco.
This Sunday, on the eve of the third game of the group phase of South Africa against Zimbabwe, Hugo Broos, the Belgian Bafana Bafana, gave his opinion on the organisation of the African Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. And the least we can say is that he is not satisfied."It is not comparable to the African Cups of Nations in Gabon or Côte d'Ivoire," he said. "There, we really felt like we were in a tournament. When we took the bus to go to train…
On the eve of South Africa's decisive game against Zimbabwe (this Monday, December 29th), the "Bafana Bafana" was insurgent against the organization of the CAN which he described as "catastrophic". He...
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos blasts lack of 'AFCON vibe' at Africa Cup in Morocco
South Africa coach Hugo Broos isn’t getting that usual Africa Cup of Nations feeling in Morocco. Broos led Cameroon to the title in 2017 in Gabon and took South Africa to third place at the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast.
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