SAFA officially denies rumours of Broos quitting Bafana Bafana

Stopt Hugo Broos at the helm of Bafana Bafana? The Zuid-Afrikaanse football federation is tangled in rumors after AFP reported Friday afternoon that the coach would step down, but SAFA labelled the report completely false and confirmed the ex‑Rode Duivel retains his role as head coach.

Het AFP report, released Friday afternoon, cited an anonymous source inside SAFA who claimed Broos would relinquish his duties as T1. The report suggested the Zuid‑Africa national team could be without its head coach soon.

SAFA immediately rejected the claim, describing the communication as “volstrekt onjuist”. The federation affirmed that the ex‑Rode Duivel, Hugo Broos, will continue as the Bafana coach.

Broos, often referred to as the “Rode Duivel”, has been in charge of the South African side for several years. His position as head coach, sometimes labelled T1 in internal documents, remains secure.

Despite the denial, speculation continues within the Zuid‑Afrikaanse football community about possible changes. Fans of Bafana Bafana are watching closely for any official announcement from SAFA.

The episode highlights the challenges of managing rumors in modern football communications. It also underscores SAFA’s determination to protect the image of its national team amid media scrutiny.