Overview
- SAFA’s National Executive Committee met at Safa House and approved Pitso Mosimane to replace Hugo Broos, with the federation saying a formal announcement will follow once contractual details are settled.
- The technical committee had recommended Mosimane after reviewing more than 80 applications and citing his continental club record and previous national-team experience as key reasons for his selection.
- Mosimane returns with a high-profile resume that includes five PSL titles with Mamelodi Sundowns, three CAF Champions League trophies and two FIFA Club World Cup bronze finishes with Al Ahly.
- SAFA stressed urgency in the hiring because the new coach must prepare the squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, leaving limited time to finalise a technical entourage and training plans.
- Hugo Broos left after more than five years in charge having led South Africa to a 2024 AFCON bronze and the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, raising expectations that Mosimane must at least maintain the team’s recent progress.