The Bafana Bafana football team’s poor performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign has sparked criticism of head coach Hugo Broos’s leadership, with calls for his resignation. Former defender Lovers Mohlala has been among the vocal critics, arguing that a local coach would be more successful. Amid mounting discontent, South African football finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with inconsistent performance, leadership issues, and a debate over the value of local versus international coaching.
