Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has discussed what should be the next main target for South Africa after coming back from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Broos guided South Africa to a historic place in the World Cup knockout stages, with Bafana Bafana reaching that phase of the tournament for the first time.
Their campaign came to an end in the Round of 32 after a 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Canada, ending their hopes of progressing further in the competition.
Reflecting on the tournament, Broos said the experience gained at the World Cup, together with previous AFCON campaigns, will benefit the team going forward.
The Belgian tactician believes Bafana Bafana should now set their sights on winning the next Africa Cup of Nations. He also stressed the importance of qualifying for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
“I think for a country like South Africa, it’s very important to be in all important tournaments, whether it’s AFCON or World Cup,” said Broos.
“They are always a high level, even if you can’t [win those] tournaments, you can learn a lot.
“And you see how this team has progressed in the last five years; it’s not because of qualifiers but because we’re there in big events against high level teams and we learn a lot.
“This is something that has to continue in the next years because if you miss these tournaments, they you take steps back again.
“Now, I think with the experience we have from that World Cup, I think we can become better.
“Certainly, it will play a more important at AFCON, winning AFCON should be the next goal.
“And also, being in the 2030 FIFA World Cup, I think if South Africa can achieve that in the next three, four years, you’ll see where they will be.”
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