The South African Football Association (SAFA) has dismissed reports claiming that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has been offered or signed a one-year contract extension, describing the allegations as false, unfounded, and misleading.
In an official statement, SAFA clarified that no new contract has been issued to any coach regarding the Bafana Bafana head coach position. Broos remains under his current agreement, which runs until the end of July 2026.
The association explained that its governance processes concerning the national team’s technical staff have not yet been concluded, meaning no decision has been made or approved by the National Executive Committee regarding the coaching position.
SAFA also expressed disappointment that several media outlets published reports suggesting Broos had already secured an extension, with some citing unnamed sources. The association warned that such speculation misleads the football public and undermines its official decision-making processes.
Furthermore, SAFA urged media organisations to uphold responsible journalism by seeking comment from the association before publishing claims related to its affairs, saying this would help verify facts and prevent the spread of inaccurate information.
The association reiterated its commitment to transparency and confirmed that any decision regarding the future of the Bafana Bafana coaching staff will be communicated through its official channels once all internal processes have been completed.
SAFA concluded by thanking supporters and stakeholders for their continued support while encouraging the public to rely only on official SAFA communication platforms for accurate updates on national team matters.
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