South Africa's head coach, Hugo Broos, is setting expectations low and warning that the AFCON tournament will be brutal. He made these comments after a tight pre-season win against a Ghana reserve squad. Bafana Bafana faces a tough group stage with Angola, Egypt, and Zimbabwe, requiring top form from the first whistle.
Broos admits the team carries heavier pressure now following their previous success, unlike last time when they were underdogs. He pointed out that every opponent will be extremely motivated, as players see the event as a career-making opportunity to land big contracts abroad. The coach stressed that African football has leveled up, with no easy matches left and every group being a serious battle. His message is clear: past performance guarantees nothing in Morocco.
Broos admits the team carries heavier pressure now following their previous success, unlike last time when they were underdogs. He pointed out that every opponent will be extremely motivated, as players see the event as a career-making opportunity to land big contracts abroad. The coach stressed that African football has leveled up, with no easy matches left and every group being a serious battle. His message is clear: past performance guarantees nothing in Morocco.
