The South African Football Association (SAFA) National Executive Committee has officially approved the appointment of Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana, paving the way for one of the most anticipated returns in South African football.
The decision was reached during a successful NEC Extraordinary Meeting held at SAFA House, where members overwhelmingly backed Mosimane to take charge of the senior men’s national team following the departure of Hugo Broos, whose contract came to an end.
A Triumphant Return to the National Fold
SAFA President Dr. Danny Jordaan confirmed that the executive committee had given the green light for Mosimane’s appointment, although a few contractual matters still need to be finalized before the official unveiling.
“The NEC has approved the appointment of coach Pitso to Bafana Bafana, but we still need to tie up some loose ends. We will make a formal announcement of the coach next week,” said SAFA President Dr. Danny Jordaan.
Mosimane returns to a national team filled with renewed confidence after an historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana secured qualification for the global tournament and reached the knockout stages for the first time in the country’s history, creating a new wave of optimism around South African football.
Building on a Legacy of Success
The arrival of Mosimane brings a coach with a proven winning mentality and extensive experience at both domestic and international level.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor guided the club to unprecedented success, including the CAF Champions League title in 2016, before continuing his winning journey with Egyptian giants Al Ahly, where he added more continental silverware to his impressive CV.
Known as “Jingles”, Mosimane now faces the challenge of transforming Bafana Bafana’s recent progress into sustained success on the African continent and the world stage.
With the final contractual details expected to be completed before his official unveiling, excitement is building among South African football supporters as Mosimane prepares for his second spell in charge of the national team.
The mission is clear: build on the momentum, restore national pride, and lead Bafana Bafana into a new golden era.
