Hugo Broos Told Why Kaizer Chiefs Star Deserve a Place in Bafana Bafana World Cup Squad
- Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is one of the players who is considered for the Bafana Bafana squad for the World Cup
- The South African shot-stopper has been one of the best goalkeepers alongside Sipho Chaine in the Premier Soccer League this season
- A football analyst in an exclusive chat with Briefly News shared some of the reasons why the Glamour Boys captain should make the Bafana Bafana squad
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has been advised to consider adding Kaizer Chiefs star Brandon Petersen to the South African men's national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
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The Belgian tactician is expected to release his final Bafana Bafana squad for the global competition on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Bafana Bafana would compete with one of the host nations, Mexico, alongside South Korea and the Czech Republic for a place in the second round, as all four nations were placed in Group A.
South Africa would be participating in the global football competition for the first time since 2010, when they hosted the same tournament. They secured the ticket to the competition ahead of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the qualifying stage despite the challenges they faced.
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Broos told to consider Petersen for World Cup
Football analyst Uche Anuma, in an exclusive interview with Briefly News, shared his opinion on the ongoing calls for Broos to include Petersen in the 2026 World Cup squad.
"I feel Brandon Petersen has done well this season to be able to make the final Bafana Bafana squad list for the 2026 FIFA World," he said.
"With all respect to Ronwen Williams, who is the undisputed number one choice for Bafana Bafana, I think the only goalkeeper better than Petersen in the Betway Premiership this season was Sipho Chaine.
"So I see no reason why Peterson shouldn't make the squad for the World Cup if he's one of the best goalkeepers for the country this season.
"I think Broos should add Petersen to the Bafana Bafana squad, because his performance this season shows he deserves a place in the team."
Petersen is Kaizer Chiefs' player of the season
Anuma went on to name Petersen as the best player for Kaizer Chiefs this season, due to his performance in between the sticks for the Soweto giants.
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"Brandon Petersen is obviously Kaizer Chiefs Player of the Season due to his performance for the club this season. He has led as the captain and also his individual display," he added.
"He was one of the reasons Kaizer Chiefs would be returning to the CAF Confederation Cup next season, and also the MTN8 after finishing third on the Betway Premiership standings this campaign.
"Making the Bafana Bafana squad list for the 2026 World Cup would crown Petersen's effort in Kaizer Chiefs' goal this season."
More uncertainty over Broos’ future at Bafana
Briefly News recently reported that Hugo Broos may still have to formally reapply if he wants to continue as Bafana Bafana coach beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) confirmed that a recruitment process for a new coach is expected to begin soon, although the door has not been closed on Broos remaining in charge.
SAFA technical committee chairperson Jack Maluleke reportedly said the Belgian mentor would have to “make the presentation” if he wants to continue.
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