Pitso Mosimane Confirmed as the New Head Coach of Bafana Bafana
Johannesburg – After extended negotiations regarding his salary, the South African Football Association (SAFA) officially announced on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, that Pitso Mosimane has been appointed as the head coach of Bafana Bafana.
RELATED: Pitso Mosimane Returns as Head Coach of Bafana Bafana – The Bulrushes
In his second term leading the national senior men’s football team, Mosimane succeeds Hugo Broos, who chose not to extend his contract following the World Cup.
The finalization of Mosimane’s role as head coach was postponed as he demanded a salary package equivalent to that of Broos, who was reported to earn R16.8 million per year.
SAFA initially proposed a salary of R5 million to Mosimane, which was later raised to R10 million. However, negotiations reached a standstill until mounting political and public pressure compelled the association to compromise.
SAFA announces the new Bafana Bafana Head Coach, Pitso Mosimane and his technical team
#BafanaPride #BafanaBafana pic.twitter.com/APBw79vOxZ
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) September 1, 2026
The post Pitso Mosimane’s Appointment As New Bafana Bafana Coach Finalised appeared first on The Bulrushes.
