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Pitso Mosimane has publicly expressed his desire to become the next head coach of South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, as current coach Hugo Broos approaches the final year of his contract.
Speaking about the prospect of replacing Broos, Mosimane said he believes the timing is ideal for a change in leadership, arguing that the current squad is well-positioned to progress further on both the continental and global stages.
He praised the development of the team in recent years, saying the players now possess the experience and maturity required to compete at a higher level.
“There has never been a better moment to coach Bafana Bafana than now,” Mosimane said, stressing that the foundations laid by the current technical team have prepared the squad for the next phase of growth.
Broos is expected to step down when his contract expires next year, following a spell in charge that has restored belief in the national side. His most notable achievement came at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where South Africa secured a bronze medal, signalling a return to competitiveness after several difficult years.
The Belgian coach has also been credited with establishing a clearer tactical identity and giving younger players a chance to gain international exposure — factors Mosimane believes make the role particularly attractive at this stage.
Mosimane’s potential appointment would represent one of the most high-profile decisions in South African football.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly manager is widely regarded as one of Africa’s most successful club coaches, having won multiple CAF Champions League titles and earned a reputation for thriving under pressure.
Although the South African Football Association has not yet announced its plans regarding Broos’ successor, Mosimane’s comments are expected to intensify debate among supporters and analysts.
Many see his interest as a sign of confidence in the current squad, as well as a possible opportunity to address unfinished business at the national-team level.
With Broos set to oversee one final year in charge, attention is increasingly shifting towards the future, and Mosimane has made it clear that he is ready to step in should the opportunity arise.
