Relebohile Mofokeng, 3 Other Bafana Bafana Stars Hugo Broos Should Start Against Panama
- Hugo Broos has been urged to consider giving four Bafana Bafana players a chance in the starting line-up against Panama
- The Belgian tactician is preparing the South African men's national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America
- A sports journalist, while speaking to Briefly News, named four players who should start for Bafana Bafana against Panama
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has been advised to consider starting these four South African internationals in their next friendly match against Panama.
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The first encounter between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw, with Oswin Appollis finding the back of the net at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, March 27, 2026.
There have been lots of complaints about the Belgian tactician's selection in the first tie, with six Mamelodi Sundowns players making the starting line-up.
The former Cameroon national team coach has the luxury of trying other things in the second leg in Cape Town on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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4 Bafana stars to start against Panama
Sports journalist Themba Modise, in an exclusive interview with Briefly News, named four players Broos should consider in his line-up against Panama.
"Broos is definitely looking for a balanced team after what happened at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but he needs to try out these four players against Panama in Cape Town," he said.
"Relebohile Mofokeng should be the first name on the list alongside Mbekelezi Mbokazi, Thabang Matuludi, and Evidence Makgopa.
"These types of games are where you try all the options you have in your squad and get the best starting line-up you are looking for ahead of the FIFA World Cup."
Most important thing for Broos vs Panama
Modise also reflected on what Broos should be looking forward to from Bafana Bafana in their second friendly game against Panama in Cape Town.
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"Winning is always good for team motivation, but the most important thing for Broos against Panama is the shape of his team heading into the World Cup," he added.
"We had one of the best shapes going into the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but we ended up looking confused during the tournament.
"Another thing is making fewer mistakes; we all saw how the only error made in the first leg led to Panama's only goal."
Bafana Bafana are placed in Group A in the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament alongside one of the co-hosts, Mexico. South Africa and Mexico will bring back the memories of the 2010 World Cup as the first match for this year's edition is a repeat of the same competition 16 years ago.
Broos speaks on retirement plan
Briefly News earlier reported that Broos addressed the constant talks on his decision to retire after leading South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Belgian mentor has been the Bafana Bafana coach in 2021, and there have been reports about him leaving the role later this year.
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