When Hugo Broos arrived in May 2021, few believed he could revive Bafana Bafana after years of disappointment. Four years later, he has forged a disciplined, adaptable team that, in the last 10 games, including FIFA 2026 qualifiers, has conceded only three goals

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The semi-final against Nigeria was an appetiser, because the two teams have been drawn in the same qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup