Head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his gratitude to the many fans who came out in their numbers to support Bafana Bafana at a bouncing Free State Stadium in their World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday.
Broos was delighted with the electric atmosphere at Free State Stadium during Bafana‘s crucial 3-1 win in a 2026 World Cup qualifier over The Warriors.
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In recent years, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has designated FNB Stadium and Moses Mabhida Stadium as the two host venues that have returned underwhelming supporter numbers.
“An important victory. I’m also happy having played here in the stadium with a fantastic crowd, you see what a crowd can do,” a delighted Broos said post-match.
“They are behind the players, they have difficult moments but when you have a crowd like this you go over the limit and we saw the second half, more and more we got confidence, more and more we played better, so a fantastic evening.
“This public is very grateful and, this is something that makes me very happy.
“After the game, they wanted to see us back. They are, really good supporters and I think that for the future we have to think about coming and more play games here in this stadium because tonight it was fantastic.
“We didn’t since I’m here and that’s three years. I never had an atmosphere like today in this stadium.
“So, you can make good performances when you have a public like this.”
Bafana Bafana currently occupy second spot in Group C, trailing leaders Rwanda by goal difference. Benin are in third, with all three teams tied at seven points each.
For coming to show the love ❤️, for the cheers, the support, for showing up! We dedicate this win to all of you whether you braved the cold at Free State stadium, or cheered from your couch at home! We felt the love Mzansi! 🇿🇦 #BafanaPride pic.twitter.com/Vjlhdln2Bw
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) June 11, 2024
