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Broos faces crucial squad call as Bafana chase World Cup dream
Cape Argus
|October 02, 2025
IN a coaching career spanning more than three decades, it's safe to say Hugo Broos has been around the block. He even has the silver hair to show for his longevity.
But despite his wealth of experience, the Belgian tactician is expected to be tested this afternoon when he announces his final squad selection for Bafana Bafana's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.
Bafana will face Zimbabwe in their penultimate qualifier at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, followed by Rwanda in the final qualifier at Mbombela Stadium next Tuesday.
They can’t afford to falter in these two games, especially after being docked three points and handed a 3-0 defeat by a one-member panel FIFA’s disciplinary committee this week. The punishment followed their use of ineligible player Teboho Mokoena in an earlier home qualifier against Lesotho.
That sanction was a tough pill to swallow, as Bafana relinquished their top spot in Group C, dropping to second place on goal difference behind leaders Benin — although both teams are tied on 14 points.
This story is from the October 02, 2025 edition of Cape Argus.
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