Hugo Broos Reflects on Role in Bafana Bafana’s Successful 2026 World Cup Qualification

• Hugo Broos has given himself some flowers after reflecting on the hard work he put in to qualify South Africa for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America
• The Belgian mentor acknowledged the role he played and how his team overcame the major setback they faced during the qualification process
• Fans also shared their thoughts on what the former Cameroon national team coach said on social media

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has taken a moment to recognise his role in leading South Africa to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

The Belgian tactician has done an amazing job since taking over as Bafana Bafana head coach a few years ago, and he became the first coach to lead the country to the World Cup through the qualification process for the first time since 2002. The last time South Africa played at the World Cup was in 2010 when they participated in the competition as the host country.

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The former Cameroon national team coach's role in qualifying Bafana Bafana for the World Cup cannot be overemphasised.

Broos on qualifying Bafana for the World Cup

Speaking after his team’s emphatic 3-0 triumph over Rwanda in their final qualifier at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night, Broos reflected on the journey that saw his side overcome setbacks — including a three-point deduction and a frustrating draw with Zimbabwe — to secure their spot on the world stage.

Broos reflected on Bafana Bafana’s qualification journey, saying he was proud of how he managed to keep belief alive within the squad despite many having lost hope. He credited himself for instilling confidence in the players and convincing them that World Cup qualification was still achievable.

The coach admitted that his efforts would have meant little without the players’ commitment, explaining that belief and teamwork were key to their success. He praised the strong bond and mutual trust within the group, describing it as the foundation of their progress.

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Broos concluded by expressing his pride and happiness for the players, stating that their collective effort and unity made their achievement all the more special.

Here is what Bafana Bafana fans are saying about the European coach who is taking pride in what he has achieved with the national team.

Aubrey Cypriel Mathebula wrote:

"He deserves everything he thinks he deserves. Ric Flair xem 🙏🙏🙏🙏"

Liam Y. Sigaga said:

"Simply the best 👌hopefully when he leaves someone capable will take over."

SekgotaEudy commented:

"If we didn't get robbed against Ghana during the 2022 World cup qualifiers, Hugo Broos would have sent us to the 2022 World cup. Madala deserves his flowers."

Phumlani.Biyo shared:

"Hugo Broos deserves everything, praises he wants. It's not easy to have three points deducted as still make it to the World Cup top of your group. We need to give him some accolades for the wonderful job he did with the team."

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Liam-Malome added:

"He shouldn't be the one giving himself the flowers only, we should flood his messages with praises and also increase his salary for the good work he did during the qualifiers."

Bafana drop in latest FIFA rankings

Briefly News also reported that Bafana Bafana have slipped up in the latest FIFA rankings despite qualifying for the World Cup.

The South African national team dropped places on the global ranking while still retaining their previous position in Africa.

Source: Briefly News