Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Confident Ahead of AFCON Semifinal Match With Nigeria

Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Confident Ahead of AFCON Semifinal Match With Nigeria

  • Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident ahead of Bafana Bafana's AFCON semifinal match against Nigeria
  • He said he believed in the team because the players are hungry to secure a spot in the tournament's final
  • Bafana has the backing of South Africans, who believe they can defy the odds and make it to the final
Hugo Broos hugged Bafana Bafana players
Hugo Broos celebrated with Themba Zwane and Khuliso Johnson Mudau after beating Cape Verde in the AFCON quarterfinal. Image: Franck Fife
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Bafana Bafana is gearing up for the AFCON semifinals, and coach Hugo Broos is leading the charge with a fired-up spirit.

Addressing the media, Broos expressed his team's excitement. He reflected on Bafana's unexpected performance that made them reach this tournament stage, reported SABCNews.

Bafana Bafana aims for victory

With over two decades since South Africa last graced the AFCON semifinals, the team is fueled by a burning desire to make their mark on the football stage.

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“I have to say that we are very happy and motivated to play in the semi-finals tomorrow. I think for many people it was unexpected but we did it and that means that South Africa has become a good team."

Hugo Broos has faith in Bafana

Broos said the squad is setting their sights on reaching the final and bringing the trophy back home.

Even though they will face a formidable Nigerian team, Broos said he believes in his squad.

SA supports Bafana Bafana

South Africans are also rallying behind Bafana, and many said they will defy expectations and secure a spot in the final.

Lindiwe Mazibuko said:

"All the best to Bafana Bafana. ⚽"

Sduduzo Ntombela posted:

"Our team needs to avoid playing a physical game against Nigeria. We just need to use speed against them and half a job would be done."

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Pele Nqamane mentioned:

"Nigeria can be beaten as well."

Wayne Southerner wrote:

"If they could beat the No. 1 ranked team in Africa - Morocco, then they can also rise to the occasion to beat Nigeria too."

Thabo Popsi added:

"I don't see Nigeria winning this game. There is something wrong with this current Bafana team, they will beat you until you realise you have no chance to score."

Kelly Khumalo trends after Ronwen Williams success

In another article, Briefly News reported that Bafana Bafana has made South Africa proud with their latest win in the AFCON. The star of the show was the goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who made four incredible penalty saves in one game.

People celebrated him online, and peeps decided to throw shade at Kelly Khumalo. The singer is often ridiculed whenever a goalkeeper performs well like her late former partner Senzo Meyiwa.

Source: Briefly News

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za