AFCON Reality Check: Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana, and Hard Truths

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Bafana Bafana’s AFCON journey is over — and now comes the most important part: honest reflection.

In this episode of State of Football, we take stock of South Africa’s AFCON campaign following the elimination against Cameroon. We break down the positives and negatives, debate whether this tournament should be considered a failure, and ask the big question: where does Bafana go from here with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon?

We put Hugo Broos under the microscope — from his tactics and squad selection to his handling of the media and the growing calls from fans and former players for his dismissal.

Was Bafana unlucky against Cameroon, or simply not ruthless enough?
Did fine margins cost us, or did stubborn decisions backfire?

We also explore broader themes:
• Squad composition and goal threats
• Tactical approach — defence vs front-foot football
• The influence (or decline) of Mamelodi Sundowns on the national team
• Why Orlando Pirates’ domestic form hasn’t translated to Bafana success

This is not a reactionary post-mortem — it’s a serious football conversation about accountability, progress, and the road to 2026.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Coming up and Sourcefin Intro
01:27 – Intro
02:35 – Reflection on the Afcon Campaign
08:30 – Should Hugo Broos be fired
11:31 – Breaking down the Cameroon game and tactics
22:00 – Does Hugo Broos need to handle the media better, Journalistic responsibility and comments by Abu Tricker
36:05 – Squad Selection looking forward to the World Cup
46:05 – Did Bafana Bafana struggle because Mamelodi Sundowns is ‘struggling’?
57:20 – Last words