Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has declared that his team deserves a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, insisting that their hard work over the past two years has earned them the right to compete on football’s biggest stage.
The South African senior men’s national team gathered in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, on Monday morning to prepare for their crucial upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Broos and his men are set to face Zimbabwe at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, 10 October 2025, followed by their final qualifier against Rwanda at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.
Both games will kick off at 6:00 PM local time.
Speaking to SAFA.net, Broos said he has complete faith in his players and is confident that they will deliver when it matters most.
“There are no doubts, there have never been any doubts from my side, and I will try to transfer this to the players at a meeting we will have on Tuesday,” he said.
Broos went on to reaffirm his trust in the squad, stating, “I believe in this group and I am sure that they will do everything in their power to win that game on Friday. Why should we doubt ourselves now after our performances in the qualifiers? If there is a team that deserves to go to the World Cup, it is South Africa.”
The coach’s words come as a major confidence boost for Bafana Bafana supporters, who have watched the national team rebuild under his leadership.
Over the past two years, Broos has overseen a period of steady improvement, guiding South Africa to competitive performances and a renewed sense of belief within the camp.
Moreover, with the qualifiers reaching their decisive stage, the team’s recent form suggests that they are ready to rise to the challenge.
Bafana Bafana have shown impressive consistency, combining disciplined defending with creative attacking play.
Meanwhile, supporters across the country are eagerly anticipating Friday’s clash against Zimbabwe, viewing it as a make-or-break moment for the nation’s World Cup hopes.
Therefore, the next week represents one of the most important chapters in South African football in recent years.
