{
  "id": 3190657,
  "title": "Hugo Broos gives surprise warning as South Africa prepare to appoint Pitso Mosimane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/hugo-broos-gives-surprise-warning-as-south-africa-prepare-to-appoint",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T04:29:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/hugo-broos-gives-surprise-warning-as-south-africa-prepare-to-appoint-pitso-mosimane/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has cautioned that if Pitso Mosimane is chosen as the team's new manager, South Africa will \"go five years back in time.\" This strong rebuke came during an interview in Belgian media, where Broos alleged that Mosimane might be swayed by agents and club owners. Speaking on Het Nieuwsblad, Broos stated, \"South Africa still don’t have a coach.\" He added that if Mosimane were to assume the role, \"they’ll go five years back in time.\" Broos clarified that club owners and agents were attempting to influence the squad selection, stating, \"I threw all of them out. If one called, I would say bluntly: ‘I don’t talk with agents.’\" He reflected on how he \"underestimated it\" and discussed the fallout when he decided to step down, with some losing their jobs. Broos also mentioned that his driver and assistant coach, Helman Mkhalele, had left due to his absence.",
  "summary": "Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has suggested that if Pitso Mosimane is named as the new coach of the side they will “go five years back in time” in a stunning rebuke of his proposed successor. Broos suggested that Mosimane may be influenced by agents and club owners in another spicey outburst in an […] The post Hugo Broos gives surprise warning as South Africa prepare to appoint Pitso…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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