Pitso Mosimane’s new Bafana Bafana era puts everyone on notice

Pitso Mosimane clarified that he did not dismiss previous backroom staff, having assembled an entirely new technical team after Hugo Broos's staff left. He wants players who wear their hearts on their sleeves, represent the country with pride, and aims to restore Bafana Bafana to the top of African football, 30 years after their last AFCON win on home soil. Mosimane announced he will not have a fixed captain, favoring different leaders based on their qualities like Luther Singh, which has created some uncertainty about the team's immediate plans. He expressed his desire to see the national team regain its glory during preparations for the AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guinea.