Hugo Broos Praises Teboho Mokoena After Milestone Achievement With Bafana Bafana
- Hugo Broos has expressed his happiness in seeing Teboho Mokoena reach a new milestone with the South African national team
- The former Cameroon national team coach congratulated the Sundowns midfielder for hitting his 50th cap against Zambia
- Bafana Bafana fans also joined the Belgian tactician in celebrating Mokoena on social media
Hugo Broos has showered praises on Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena after he reached new heights with the South African national team against Zambia.
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The former SuperSport United midfielder has gained global attention after being fielded during their World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, a match he was ineligible to play.
Bafana Bafana were later found guilty of the offence and docked three points by FIFA, but that didn't stop them from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as group winners in Group C.
The South African midfielder featured in Bafana Bafana’s 3-1 win over Zambia, playing for 45 minutes. The friendly served as part of South Africa’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, set to kick off in Morocco in December 2025.
Broos hails Mokoena after clinching 50th cap
Broos praised Mokoena, noting that reaching such a milestone is no small feat. He highlighted that the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has played more games under his guidance than any other player and has the potential to add even more appearances.
Broos said it was his 40th game as national team coach when Mokoena started under him, and over four years, he has amassed 50 caps, a remarkable achievement.
The former Cameroon national team coach emphasised that Mokoena has been a key player for the team, pointing out that his absence in the second half of recent matches revealed how much the squad relies on his intelligence on the field. Broos congratulated Mokoena and suggested that he will likely continue to grow into one of the most important players for South Africa.
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Fans also joined Hugo Broos to congratulate Mokoena for his new feat with Bafana Bafana.
Ramoshaba Daniel Tebogo wrote:
"The best player in SA football 🔥🔥 the Engine of Bafana bafana."
Luke Mangelengele Rhobho Ludidi commented:
"The game against Morocco last AFCON for me was the best game ever. He is indeed a humble Legend 🙌🙌🙌 he must retire at Bucs this one 🤣🤣🤣🤣 National Asset this one. The free-kick that sealed it in Ivory Coast 🇲🇦 against Morocco."
Kakà Nkocy reacted:
"Is that game against Lesotho also counted..? 😂😅 Anyway, a big congrats to Tebza."
Mzamani Ruphus said:
"He is a good player this one, but sometimes he bores me when he starts playing like Sibongiseni Mthethwa."
Thendo Mabudu shared:
"Congratulations to the guy, he has played so well for Bafana ever since he started."
Chris Sulamoyo added:
"Tebza must retire now for Bafana, he must focus on Sundowns, we need another star this season 😀😀😀."
Khumalo on Kaizer Chiefs star's absence
Briefly News also reported that Khumalo named the Kaizer Chiefs star who deserves a place in the Bafana Bafana squad that won against Zambia in an international friendly in South Africa.
The Bafana Bafana legend believes the Amakhosi player's performance this season should earn him a place in the team.
Source: Briefly News
