What did Hugo Broos say about South Africa's AFCON performance compared to Cameroon's?

Hugo Broos stated that South Africa's unexpected journey to the AFCON semi-finals was a greater achievement than his 2017 win with Cameroon.

What is the next step for South Africa in the AFCON?

South Africa is set to play either Benin or Egypt in the quarter-finals on January 5 in Agadir.

Why does Hugo Broos emphasize concentration for South Africa?

Broos stresses concentration to avoid the team being 'soft and weak' in duels, which could lead to defeat against stronger opponents like Ivory Coast or Cameroon.

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Broos: SA's AFCON run better than Cameroon's win

1 Jan

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Summary

Coach Broos believes South Africa's AFCON success surpasses Cameroon's.
He highlighted the team's unexpected journey to the semi-finals.
Broos stressed the need for player concentration in upcoming matches.

Broos: SA's AFCON run better than Cameroon's win

Coach Hugo Broos has expressed that South Africa's current performance in the Africa Cup of Nations surpasses his previous AFCON victory with Cameroon in 2017. He finds the team's unexpected advancement to the semi-finals particularly gratifying, acknowledging that few anticipated such a deep run in the tournament.

Broos highlighted the team's need for sustained focus and aggression, citing lapses in concentration during past matches. He cautioned that the current level of play is insufficient for the high-stakes knockout stages, especially if they face strong teams like Ivory Coast or Cameroon.

Looking ahead, Broos aims to conclude his career with a strong performance in the upcoming tournament, emphasizing that the current AFCON campaign is far from over. The team's quarter-final opponent will be either Benin or Egypt on January 5 in Agadir.