South Africa reappoints Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach
Pitso Mosimane has returned as head coach of South Africa's national team on Tuesday, more than 14 years after his previous tenure ended in 2012. He replaces Hugo Broos, whose contract expired at the end of July. The appointment comes ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Mosimane was confirmed as South Africa coach on Tuesday, 24 days after the national football association approved his appointment. He has 23 days to prepare the team for their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Guinea.
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