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Broos' AFCON prelim squad: Hope or heartbreak?
The Star
|November 26, 2025
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos is set to sentence a little over 20 players to a bleak festive period, when he eventually announces the final 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Morocco from late next month.
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos named a 55-man preliminary squad for AFCON, leaving over 20 players facing the reality of missing out on the final 23.
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One has to wonder: was it really necessary for the silver-haired coach to release such a large preliminary squad on Monday?
Broos named a 55-man list for the biennial continental showpiece, which runs from December 21 to January 18. It is common practice, of course, for coaches to name an extended squad prior to making their final selection.
With a few weeks of football remaining, coaches are aware that standout performances or injuries may occur, so having a larger pool provides flexibility.
This story is from the November 26, 2025 edition of The Star.
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