Broos opts for focused prep with single friendly before tough Group B tests

AS THE Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco draws ever closer, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has outlined his plans for the tournament and the careful considerations for finalising his squad.

- HERMAN GIBBS

The Belgian tactician has firmly stated that his team will play only a single friendly match before the continental showdown, opting for a more streamlined, focused approach to preparation.

The African football festival kicks off next month, with South Africa drawn into a challenging Group B alongside heavyweights Egypt, Zimbabwe and Angola.

Having reached the semifinals in the previous tournament, expectations are buoyant for a repeat performance, if not an improvement, from the national side.

Broos, who has led Bafana Bafana since 2021, expressed his reluctance to schedule additional friendly matches against African teams, suggesting that his side has gained enough experience against local opposition.