'Super Eagles Should Forget About World Cup, They Were Scared Of Us' - South Africa Coach Hugo Broos

In an insightful interview with SABC, Hugo Broos, head coach of Bafana Bafana, looks back on their last clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The South African national team is gearing up to face Nigeria once again on June 7th at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Reflecting on their intense battle during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which ended in a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout favoring Nigeria, Broos shared his observations on the defensive strategies employed by Nigerian coach Jose Peseiro. He praised his team’s performance and highlighted a missed opportunity that could have changed the game’s outcome.
Confident in his team’s progress over the past two years, the Belgian coach, who previously led Cameroon to the 2017 AFCON title, believes Bafana Bafana can advance from their “tricky” group, which includes Rwanda, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Benin. With South Africa currently second in Group C, Broos is determined to lead his team to the World Cup, emphasizing the importance of continued growth and resilience. #supereagles #bafanabafana #hugobross #soarsupereagles #nff #2026worldcup #worldcupqualifier #afcon2023 #afcon #fifaworldcup #fifaworldcupqualifiers #finidigeorge #khulisomudau #mudau #southafrica #nigeriafootball #nigeria #sabcnews #sabc2 #caf #psl #dstvpremiership #NPFL

[@markokonpeters6664]

Pasero was scared of everyone, always too defensive.... Glad he left

[@abrahamayobami9336]

At least they didn't beat us😂

[@emmajesus1089]

You south african makes noise too much we Nigerias don't talk let's do the talking on the pitch

[@andrewubah3602]

But u lost bro. Come on u re not on same level with the eagles if not poseiro playing defensive style

[@donkellystarboy2308]

U are right my brother, look at s/Africa manager talking like this to super eagles, what s mess