South Africa looks for new coach after Broos confirms departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:14 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Hugo Broos is set to leave his role as South Africa's national soccer coach following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Sources confirm that candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied for the position. Broos could remain with the national team in an advisory role but has expressed a desire to spend more time with family. He previously transformed the national team, leading them to their best showing in the African Cup of Nations since 2000. The next coach will face crucial qualifiers for the 2027 Cup of Nations.
- •Hugo Broos confirmed his departure as South Africa's coach.
- •Pitso Mosimane and others have applied for the position.
- •Broos wants a different role with the team, potentially as an advisor.
- •The new coach's first task will be 2027 Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- •Broos led South Africa to their best AFCON finish in 24 years.
- 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — South Africa candidates line up as Broos exit confirmed
"Candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa after the exit of the Belgian was confirmed, a national football association official told AFP on Friday. "There have been numerous applications for the post of national coach and Pitso (Mosimane) is among them," he added.
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