NO DOUBTS, NO FEAR: Broos backs Bafana for World Cup glory

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is brimming with belief as South Africa gear up for a decisive double-header in their Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign. With two crucial fixtures remaining, Broos insists his squad have earned the right to dream big. Catch all the action live on SuperSport.

“We deserve to go to the Fifa World Cup,” declared Broos, as the national team assembled in Johannesburg on Monday morning. The squad is preparing for their away qualifier against Zimbabwe, set for Friday, 10 October 2025 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. They’ll conclude their campaign against Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Tuesday, 14 October. Both matches kick off at 6pm.

“There are no doubts, there have never been any doubts from my side, and I will try to transfer this to the players at a meeting we will have on Tuesday,” Broos affirmed.

“I believe in this group, and I am sure that they will do everything in their power to win that game on Friday. Why should we doubt ourselves now after our performances in the qualifiers? If there is a team that deserves to go to the World Cup, it is South Africa.”

Squad adjustments were made on Monday, with Relebohile Mofokeng ruled out due to injury. Mduduzi Shabalala was called up as his replacement and joined training in the afternoon. Lyle Foster and Sphephelo Sithole are the only players yet to report for duty, expected to arrive on Tuesday.

The team will remain in Johannesburg until Thursday before flying to Durban for the Zimbabwe clash. They’ll then head to Mbombela on Saturday to prepare for the final showdown against Rwanda - a match that could seal their ticket to North America.

Meanwhile, Iqraam Rayners has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana camp due to medical reasons. He was released back to his club on Tuesday morning. Evidence Makgopa has been called up as his replacement.