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Hugo Broos
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Group Stage
South Africa are back at the World Cup with a disciplined side built around Mokoena, Ronwen Williams and a structure that can make Group A uncomfortable.
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South Africa are back at the World Cup, and FIFA's team profile frames it as a return built on defensive reliability and collective maturity rather than hype. Bafana Bafana topped their CAF qualifying group and now head to North America with a side that may not have many global superstars, but does have a clear identity under Hugo Broos.
Midfielder
Mamelodi Sundowns
Mokoena gives South Africa control, ball-winning and a serious set-piece threat from midfield.
Winger
Polokwane City
Appollis adds pace and a more direct attacking outlet, especially important in low-margin group-stage matches.
Forward
Orlando Pirates
Makgopa gives the line running power and helps South Africa stretch games rather than only absorb them.
Midfielder
Orlando Pirates
Mbatha brings energy and helps sustain the physical side of South Africa's midfield game.
Goalkeeper
Mamelodi Sundowns
Williams is one of the clearest leaders in the squad and central to the team's defensive confidence.
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