Pitso Mosimane Emerges as Frontrunner for Bafana Bafana Coaching Role
Pitso Mosimane is being strongly backed as the next head coach of Bafana Bafana, as calls grow for Hugo Broos to step down following the team's recent international campaigns.
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Pitso Mosimane has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Hugo Broos as head coach of Bafana Bafana, amid growing calls for a change in leadership.
Former national team coach Hugo Broos is expected to step down following South Africa’s performance at the 2026 World Cup, according to Nkareng Matshe of Sowetan Live. 'Broos made us believe again, but it’s time for him to go in peace,' Matshe wrote. 'On the evidence of Bafana’s performance at this World Cup, and even a few months ago at the Africa Cup of Nations, he has reached a ceiling.'
Support for Mosimane’s appointment is gaining momentum. Speaking to SABC Sport, football analyst Mark McKenzie said the South African Football Association (Safa) should not prolong the process. 'Safa are saying they are shortlisting coaches but only one coach must lead Bafana – Pitso Mosimane,' McKenzie stated. His comments, reported by The Citizen, underscore a growing consensus among local pundits that Mosimane is the natural successor.
Mosimane, who led Mamelodi Sundowns to CAF Champions League glory in 2016, has coached internationally in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and most recently in the United States with Major League Soccer side Minnesota United. His experience and track record in African football make him a compelling choice for the national team role.
Broos, who returned to coach Bafana Bafana in 2023, guided the team to competitive performances at recent tournaments, but failure to progress beyond the group stages at both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup has intensified scrutiny. The South African Football Association has not yet made an official announcement on Broos’s future or the coaching selection process.