Overview
- Bafana Bafana landed in Morocco after an overnight route via Dubai and Casablanca, setting up camp in Marrakech for AFCON 2025.
- Lyle Foster, Shandre Campbell and Sphephelo Sithole were due to link up with the squad on Thursday after late release from European clubs.
- South Africa beat Ghana 1-0 in a Soweto friendly, with Broos satisfied by the result but noting room to sharpen performance.
- FIFA’s player-release window compressed preparation time, with Broos only now able to work with his full group in the final days before Group B kicks off.
- Hugo Broos apologised for remarks about Mbekezeli Mbokazi, denied racist or sexist intent, and was cleared by SAFA, while the UDM’s complaint to the SAHRC has been lodged.