Broos tips Mkhalele to be future face of Bafana

AS South African football gears up for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the country's national team, Bafana Bafana, finds itself at a pivotal moment.

- HERMAN GIBBS

The head coach, Hugo Broos, a seasoned figure in the sport, is set to become the oldest coach in the tournament's history.

With his 74th birthday approaching next April, discussions over his succession have become increasingly urgent, particularly in light of the national team's recent successes, including a third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations and qualification for the World Cup.

Speaking candidly at a media roundtable in Johannesburg yesterday, Broos expressed his faith in assistant coach Helman Mkhalele as a potential successor, outlining the complementary relationship they have cultivated since 2021.