Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s national football team, capped off a triumphant 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory over South Sudan on Tuesday.
The win not only secured their place in the upcoming AFCON tournament but also bolstered their confidence for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Head coach Hugo Broos expressed his delight with the team’s performance and their unwavering focus throughout the qualification process.
“We showed great mentality and hunger,” Broos said. “The players were determined to top the group and didn’t let up for a moment.”
Bafana Bafana’s recent resurgence, highlighted by their impressive third-place finish at the 2023 AFCON, has ignited hopes for a successful World Cup campaign.
Broos believes that the team’s growing confidence and improved performance can propel them to new heights on the international stage.
“We are becoming a very good team,” Broos stated. “If South Africa can qualify for the World Cup, it’s now. We have the quality and the team to do it.”
