Doctor Khumalo: Kaizer Chiefs Icon Gives Honest Take on Hugo Broos’ Preliminary Bafana Bafana Squad
- Kaizer Chiefs icon Doctor Khumalo has aired his view about Hugo Broos' preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations
- The Bafana Bafana legend also points out the challenge that the Belgian tactician would face after releasing the 55-man list
- The South African football legend's view on the squad sparked different reactions for Mzansi on social media
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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has weighed in on Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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The Belgian coach unveiled a 55-man Bafana Bafana team on Monday, November 24, 2025, for the upcoming continental tournament in Morocco next month, with a few unexpected selections.
Bafana Bafana are drawn in Group B alongside Egypt, Angola, and Zimbabwe, and they will be hoping to better their third-place finish in the last Africa Cup of Nations, which was won by the Ivory Coast.
Khumalo shares thoughts on Bafana’s preliminary squad
Khumalo expressed full support for the team Broos has selected, emphasising the importance of maintaining cohesion within a group with which he has worked for a long time, while also noting that the coach has limited time to experiment.
According to Khumalo on the 10Bet Podcast, the coach faces a significant challenge, as it is difficult to introduce players who are still adjusting to his philosophy. He explained that most of the players called up, around 90 to 95 per cent, already understand the coach and the social dynamics that influence performance.
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The Bafana Bafana legend added that, given the schedule, the coach would have limited opportunities for another international game before the team travels to Morocco, so the squad selection focuses on keeping the core intact while maintaining the social cohesion that the coach and his technical team value.
Here is what fans are saying on social media about Doctor Khumalo's comments on Broos' preliminary squad.
Mpendulo Wethu Sonke said:
"Ok, Ok, Ok. Make Doctor Khumalo a Bafana Bafana coach and let him make all the decisions in South African soccer. Let him run PSL too. Let him coach and manage Chiefs too😡"
Thabo Emmanuel wrote:
"😂🤣🤣🤣this motaung family business FC former player is always talking straight."
Mazama Mzukulwana Ka Maxwayi shared:
"Hugo Broos is one of the best coaches for Bafana Bafana."
Bheki Sikhosana commented:
"The whole nation's behind Broos for doing a great job for Bafana. He must continue selecting his own players who fit in his system of play without fear or favour. He mustn't listen to Chiefs supporters, coz they want to force him to select their useless players."
Uppity African added:
"Core must remain. Orlando Pirates and Sundowns. You can build from that position."
Khumalo on Chiefs star's absence
Briefly News also reported that 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.
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