Report: Hugo Broos to Ditch Bafana Bafana for African Giants After South Africa’s Clash With Algeria

• Hugo Broos is reportedly leaving his role as South African national coach after the Algeria clash
• The Belgian manager has been with Bafana Bafana since 2021 and led them to the 2023 AFCON
• Broos is reportedly set to be named as a new head coach of another top national team in Africa

Belgian coach, Hugo Broos, is reportedly set to ditch the South African national team for a new side after Bafana Bafana's upcoming friendly against Algeria.

The former Club Brugge manager has been with Bafana Bafana since 2021, leading them to a third-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

There have been rumours about Broos leaving his post as South African national coach, with the Belgian confirming recently that he wanted to leave after the AFCON.

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South African journalist, Velile Mnyandu, stated on X (formerly Twitter) handle that Tunisian media are reporting that Broos will be coaching his last game for Bafana Bafana against Algeria tomorrow (March 26).

The reports have it that Belgian tactician will be named as the next Tunisian national team coach after the Carthage Eagles parted ways with Jalel Kadri due to their poor outing at the 2023 edition of the AFCON.

The Carthage Eagles are currently being coached by Montasser Louhichi on an interim basis and are in the market for a permanent manager.

The 71-year-old tactician recently confirmed interest from his Belgian side, Club Brugge, but pledged his loyalty to Bafana Bafana, according to a report by GOAL.

South Africa's international friendly match against Algeria in the FIFA Series, is a must-win encounter after their disappointing performance against European minnows, Andorra, in their last game.

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The game against the Tricolours ended in a 1-1 draw at the Stadium 19 May 1956.

Broos speaks on meeting with Khoza

Sports Brief also previously reported on Broos' meeting with Irvin Khoza, the Premier Soccer League chairman, shortly before the international break.

The Belgian manager said he had wanted to meet with the football chief for some time due to tesion between clubs and the South African national team.