Hugo Broos Advised on Bafana Bafana’s World Cup Approach Amid Talks of Building Around Rele Mofokeng

• Hugo Broos is leading Bafana Bafana to their first FIFA World Cup after hosting the same competition 16 years ago
• There have been talks about the approach the Belgian tactician should use, with him told to build the team around Rele Mofokeng
• A football journalist in an exclusive interview with Briefly News sent a message to the Bafana Bafana coach on the approach he should try out

South African men's national team head coach Hugo Broos has been advised on the approach to use at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Bafana Bafana struggled in their last match against Nicaragua.

The Belgian tactician recently released his final squad list for the global football tournament set to be held in North America, and they are looking forward to playing against the host Mexico and other countries in Group A.

There have been talks about the former Cameroon national team coach building the team around Relebohile Mofokeng after the youngster's top-class performance for Orlando Pirates in the just-concluded season.

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Broos's approach to use at World Cup

Nigerian football journalist Michael Afolayan, in a chat with Briefly News, shared his thoughts on Bafana Bafana ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

He aired his view about the strategy and tactics Broos must use during the competition after they failed to impress at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.

"South Africa deserved to be at the World Cup, and could be one of the teams to watch of for in the competition if they play the right way," he said.

"Broos has done well with building the Bafana Bafana squad to this stage, and I would like to see them play the same way they did at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

"They were obviously one of the best teams in the competition and the team that gave the Super Eagles more problems in the tournament.

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"I understand that there are new players in the squad compared to those who were at the competition in Ivory Coast, but they need to find that pattern again where they were compact defensively and also dangerous when they attack."

Expectations from Bafana at the World Cup

Afolayan also shared what he expects from South Africa at the World Cup, and the place Bafana Bafana could finish that would be tagged as a successful tournament.

"I don't expect Bafana Bafana to win the competition, that would be me asking for too much from a side that is still growing, but them making it to either the Round of 16 or quarter-final stage would be termed as a successful tournament for Hugo Broos and his boys," he added.

"Bafana Bafana performing well at this tournament would open the world more to the Premier Soccer League, as their squad is mostly players playing in their local league, which is highly commendable."

Hugo Broos defends ‘humiliated’ Bafana stars

Briefly News previously reported that under-fire Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has fired back at critics who lambasted the manner in which he announced the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Broos was heavily criticised by fans and pundits, with some describing the process as “humiliating”. In contrast, others labelled it “disrespectful” that the six players who were ultimately excluded remained in the same room.

Source: Briefly News