McKenzie names the Bafana Bafana manager he wants next
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly backed a single candidate to replace Hugo Broos, escalating pressure on SAFA to act fast or face a political storm.
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has cut through the uncertainty around Hugo Broos’ future by naming the man he believes should lead Bafana Bafana next. McKenzie insists there is only one candidate capable of steering the national team into its next era. The declaration lands while Broos’ tenure remains unresolved, with SAFA yet to finalize a decision on the head-coach role.
The public endorsement from a government figure injects fresh urgency into the process, raising questions about whether political pressure will dictate the outcome. The minister’s move follows months of speculation over Broos’ position after South Africa’s World Cup exit. While SAFA typically controls coaching appointments, McKenzie’s intervention signals a potential power shift in how the next era of Bafana Bafana is constructed.
