Teboho Mokoena Pays Tributes to Stuart Baxter, Percy Tau and Hugo Broos After Reaching 50 Caps
- Teboho Mokoena has hailed a certain set of people after reaching a new milestone with the South Africa national team
- The Bafana Bafana midfielder celebrated the new feat during South Africa's win over Zambia this weekend
- The former SuperSport United midfielder was also celebrated by football fans on social media
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has paid a heartfelt tribute to Percy Tau, Hugo Broos, and former Kaizer Chiefs manager Stuart Baxter after making his 50th appearance for Bafana Bafana against Zambia.
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The South African international was part of the squad that defeated the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations champions 3-1 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Mokoena played for 46 minutes before being substituted early in the second half for Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha.
The 28-year-old made headlines during South Africa's qualification stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being fielded in a game he was not eligible to play. Bafana Bafana had three points deducted from their tally, but it didn't stop them from securing the qualification title in their final qualifiers against Rwanda.
Mokoena hails Tau, Broos, and Baxter
After the match, Mokoena expressed his excitement at reaching the milestone of 50 caps, thanking coach Hugo Broos for helping him become a regular in the squad. He also acknowledged former Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter for giving him his Bafana Bafana debut and credited Percy Tau for supporting him when he was new to the national team.
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Mokoena also told SABC Sport that he felt extremely happy and grateful, adding that he appreciated all the messages he received both before and during the week. He said it was a big day in his life and wanted to give Tau recognition for always being there for him, even though Tau was not present at the match.
Fans congratulate Mokoena on social media after hitting 50th cap for the South African men's national team.
Jaybe Jaybe said:
"Congrats to he's achievement, he's a great player, keep up the good work, boy."
Rre Radise Wa Kgomotso wrote:
"Congrats are in order, Tebza. l hope you'll continue to be their ambassador post retirement."
Komatsi Vghsjtngdc shared:
"If he's still gonna be free injured, at 34 years, he will be 100 caps... Congratulations,.."
Jason Arends reacted:
"Well done brother...even tho you almost cost us a qualification, yet you are forgiven."
Benedict Malobola commented:
"Congratulations to him. He said he gives gratitude to Percy Tau for encouraging him during his Bafana debut."
Bokang Ntsane Sibiya responded:
"And he was bossing that Middlefield like a man on his 50th cap..we are so proud of you Tebza 🔥🔥🤝."
The_quiet_rori added:
"I am sure it also goes with a 50,000 bonus, it has to, the man is deserving."
Broos hails Mokoena after hitting new milestone
Briefly News also reported that Broos hailed Tebogo Mokoena after clinching a new milestone with the Bafana Bafana against Zambia.
The Mamelodi Sundowns star played against the Chipolopolo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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