Hugo Broos Demands Discipline in Bafana Bafana Squad for Panama Friendlies

The South Africa coach named his 23-man squad for friendlies against Panama on March 27 in Durban and March 31 in Cape Town, blaming poor discipline for their last-16 exit after a 2-1 loss to Cameroon.

He brought back Themba Zwane, added young Orlando Pirates talent Relebohile Mofokeng as a central midfielder despite doubting his winger skills, and excluded goalkeeper Sipho Chaine amid stiff competition.

Broos insists the team’s ‘DNA’ of quality, mentality, discipline, and joy will return as they build toward the 2026 World Cup.