Teboho Moloi: Orlando Pirates Legend Names Two Coaches to Replace Hugo Broos at Bafana Bafana
- An Orlando Pirates legend has named two managers who can replace Hugo Broos as the next Bafana Bafana head coach
- Broos is set to leave South Africa's national team job at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America
- Several coaches have been mentioned with respect to replacing Broos as Bafana Bafana's next coach
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has reportedly started searching for a successor to Hugo Broos, who guided Bafana Bafana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The 73-year-old Belgian coach has made it clear that he does not intend to renew his contract when it ends after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be staged in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Several names have already been put forward by local football fans as possible replacements, including Pitso Mosimane, Rulani Mokwena, and, most recently, Benni McCarthy.
McCarthy has been tipped as the perfect man to take over once Broos steps down.
Moloi names potential coaches to replace Broos
Orlando Pirates legend Teboho Moloi believes that current Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele and Harambee Stars boss Benni McCarthy would form an excellent coaching partnership.
Speaking to Kick Off, he said it is time South Africa starts giving proper respect to its own homegrown coaches. He pointed out that for years, people had questioned Mkhalele’s qualifications and suitability for national-team roles. Yet, Hugo Broos himself had publicly stated that “Helman should succeed me” because he recognised Mkhalele’s knowledge and pedigree.
Moloi highlighted that Mkhalele played at the highest level, winning the CAF Champions League with Orlando Pirates in 1995, lifting the AFCON with Bafana Bafana in 1996, and spending several years playing in Turkey.
Moloi also questioned why someone like Benni McCarthy has to go and coach in Kenya to prove his worth, stressing that McCarthy, like Mkhalele, enjoyed a top-level playing career and has shown he is capable of leading a national team without favours.
He added that Mkhalele has already demonstrated his value as an assistant coach, with Broos constantly praising him. Therefore, he believes the country should finally trust its own coaches, who have the qualifications, credentials, and experience needed
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The South African tactician went on to say that Shaun Bartlett could even serve as a scout for McCarthy and Mkhalele. He ended by asking what more Benni and Helman need to do to prove they are ready to lead the national team together.
Nathane Gabriel Monatisa said:
"I fully agree with Tebza. Herman Mkhelele should be our next head coach, whilst Benny McCarthy can assist him to acclimate himself with the culture of the team. The former has full knowledge thereof as he has seen it all in the many years he has been with Hugo Broos."
Simpra Da Khosi wrote:
"Tebza is hoping that with Helman at the helm, he might get a kit manager position."
Daenerys Targaryen shared:
"Benni McCarthy just got an 8 nil drubbing from Senegal. We don't want that sort of score line for Bafana Bafana. Benni is fast proving that he's not national team material."
Black Cat added:
"Mr Brown Mogotsi should be our next Bafana Coach, finish & klaar."
Khumalo on Chiefs star's absence
Briefly News also reported that Doctor Khumalo named the Kaizer Chiefs star who deserves a place in the Bafana Bafana squad.
The South African football legend believes the Amakhosi player's performance this season should earn him a place in the team, but was overlooked by Hugo Broos.
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