AFCON 2025: Hugo Broos Sends Strong Warning to Bafana Bafana Players Ahead of Egypt Clash
- Hugo Broos has sent a warning to Bafana Bafana as they prepare to face Egypt in their second group game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
- The Bafana Bafana head coach was disappointed with some of the things he saw during South Africa's win over Angola in Marrakech
- The Belgian tactician is looking forward to the game against the seven-time AFCON champions, and a win would send them into the next round
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South African men's national team boss Hugo Broos has issued a stern warning to Bafana Bafana players ahead of their mouthwatering clash against Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Bafana Bafana won their first match in the competition against Angola on Monday, December 22, 2025, and are looking forward to securing all three points against the seven-time champions.
The Belgian tactician is looking forward to equaling one of the major AFCON records in this ongoing tournament and would need to win it to match the feat.
Broos warns Bafana Bafana stars
Broos said he deliberately adopted a firmer tone with the squad to provoke a more aggressive and composed display after the break, as Bafana Bafana were seeking to reassert themselves and chase a win.
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He expressed satisfaction with the team’s second-half turnaround and stressed that the difficulties experienced would not recur as the competition moves forward.
Broos explained that the opening stages of a tournament often provide players with a clear sense of the challenges ahead and how matches are likely to unfold.
He noted that Angola posed a different kind of test, playing a more technical, possession-based style rather than the physical approach typically associated with African football.
According to the coach, South Africa became complacent after taking the lead, assuming the job was done, but the situation quickly served as a reality check — one he reinforced during the half-time interval.
He added that the players were fully aware that maintaining that level of performance would have resulted in defeat.
Broos concluded by stressing his confidence in the squad, insisting that the lapse would not be repeated, and that they were fortunate to escape with a win before any lasting damage was done.
A win for South Africa would take them to the top of the table, while a draw would mean both teams would be level on points. A defeat for Broos' men would mean they would need to win their last match against neighbours Zimbabwe.
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Here is what fans are saying on social media about Broos' warning for Bafana Bafana players ahead of Egypt's showdown on Boxing Day.
Gen.Patriot wrote:
"After we scored the goal, we played defensively; the entire team was playing in our half. This was totally wrong. The Front 3 should always press and attack. Great goal by Foster, he should always be between the 2 Centre backs, remains on side ready for the Press, Attack and goal. 💯"
LA. King said:
"No time to lose focus."
Vumani Sithomo shared:
"They must not sleep against Egypt, otherwise we will wake up 3-0 down🙏"
Kafuwa Mosala implied:
"That's why I get amazed when people say Hugo Broos is the best coach ever. I never understood the logic behind that. But then again, I came to realise that maybe people who believe Broos is the best thing ever to happen to SA soccer were born in 2000."
Zweloxolo Mbona added:
"Let's worry about doing our talking on the field of play, boys. Worry about winning your games, and the rest will take care of itself."
Broos names AFCON favourite
Briefly News also reported that Hugo Broos named the team he thinks are favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Belgian tactician snubbed Bafana Bafana, Nigeria, and Tunisia while predicting the team that could lift the trophy.
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