Africa Cup of Nations: Hugo Broos appointed as new Bafana Bafana coach
South Africa appoint former Cameroon coach Broos as new boss
Hugo Broos has been appointed as the new head coach of the South Africa national soccer team, the South African Football Association (SAFA) announced on Wednesday.
The 69-year-old Belgian replaces Molefi Ntseki, who was sacked in March after Bafana Bafana failed to qualify for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon.
Broos has a wealth of experience in African football, having previously coached Cameroon to AFCON glory in 2017.
He has also had spells in charge of clubs in Belgium, Greece, Algeria, and Morocco.
SAFA president Danny Jordaan said Broos was the "ideal candidate" to lead Bafana Bafana to success.
"Hugo Broos is a world-class coach with a proven track record of success in Africa," Jordaan said.
"He is a disciplinarian who knows how to get the best out of his players."
Broos' first task will be to prepare Bafana Bafana for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, which begin in June.
South Africa will be hoping to make a strong impression under Broos, who is a renowned tactician and motivator.
The Belgian is expected to bring a new level of professionalism and discipline to the Bafana Bafana setup.
He is also likely to introduce a more attacking style of play, which will be welcomed by South African fans.
Broos' appointment is a significant step forward for Bafana Bafana, who have been struggling for form in recent years.
The South Africans will be hoping that Broos can lead them to success at the 2023 AFCON and beyond.
Hugo Broos' coaching career
Hugo Broos has had a long and successful coaching career, which has seen him win numerous trophies in Africa and Europe.
He began his coaching career in Belgium, where he won the Belgian Cup with Club Brugge in 1995.
Broos then moved to Greece, where he won the Greek Cup with Panathinaikos in 2004.
He also had a spell in charge of AEK Athens, before returning to Belgium to coach Anderlecht.
In 2016, Broos was appointed as coach of Cameroon.
He led the Indomitable Lions to victory at the 2017 AFCON, which was their first title in 15 years.
Broos then had a brief spell in charge of Raja Casablanca in Morocco, before returning to Cameroon in 2020.
He left Cameroon in 2022 and was appointed as coach of South Africa in May 2022.
South Africa's hopes for the 2023 AFCON
South Africa will be hoping to make a strong impression at the 2023 AFCON, which will be held in Ivory Coast.
The Bafana Bafana have not won the AFCON since 1996, and they will be hoping to end that drought in 2023.
South Africa have been drawn in Group B for the 2023 AFCON, alongside Senegal, Zimbabwe, and Morocco.
The Bafana Bafana will be hoping to finish in the top two in their group, which would see them qualify for the knockout stages.
South Africa will be led by Hugo Broos at the 2023 AFCON, and the Belgian will be hoping to guide the Bafana Bafana to success.
Conclusion
Hugo Broos' appointment as coach of South Africa is a significant step forward for the Bafana Bafana.
Broos is a world-class coach with a proven track record of success in Africa, and he will be hoping to lead the Bafana Bafana to success at the 2023 AFCON and beyond.
