# Soccer: Hugo Broos has officially confirmed his decision to retire as head coach of Bafana Bafana is final and irreversible. This follows despite emotional pleas from his players to stay following South Africa’s historic run to the World Cup’s Round of 32. The 74-year-old Belgian says he is ready to step away from the demands of active management. Speaking to Belgian media, Broos declared his time on the bench to be over. He has reportedly spoken to SAFA to continue in an advisory role.
Soccer: Hugo Broos announces his retirement as Bafana’s head coach