AFCON: ‘How does Broos explain Dithejane exclusion & what the hell is Rele doing here? Hugo hates Chiefs!’

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos named his best for the forthcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco from December 21 to January 18.

The Belgian tactician opetd against including any player from Kaizer Chiefs, with Orlando Pirates having the majority. The reigning Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns also produced a number of players.

While others seemed okay with the selection, a section is unhappy with some of the the players who made the final list. Have a look at their reactions as sampled by Afrik-Foot.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his final squad for this month's Africa Cup of Nations in Morroco. Mduduzi Shabalala, Iqraam Rayners and Thabo Moloisane are on standby. The team will assemble in the coming days. #BafanaPride@CastleLagerSA @SABC_Sport pic.twitter.com/5xAOwcP8uM

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) December 1, 2025

Wadu ball everywhere

How does this Madala explain the exclusion of Puso Dithejane? What the hell is Relebohile Mofokeng doing here? – Mokona

Wadu ball everywhere, this is Orlando Pirates FC, and pain goes straight to the neighbours –  Don Jeykci 

We’re behind our coach and his technical team in this selection. We’re behind the players that will represent the best we have as the people of South Africa in terms of football. Players that didn’t make the cut, hopefully, they continue performing, as the coach couldn’t select everyone –  Zuko Mandlakazi

People who are complaining about the team selection must select their own players and qualify for the AFCON as well.   We’re supporting Broos and the boys –   Hlabane Tebatso Matt

Kaizer Chiefs fans now want Oswin Appollis or Relebohile Mofokeng injured because of their standby player –  Abuti Kop

Not a single player from Chiefs?

Not even a single player from the best team in the world? Hugo hates us – Dark Chaosss

Siwelele have seven losses this season with Ricardo Goss as their goalkeeper. Kaizer Chiefs have only one loss with Brandon Petersen as their goalkeeper. As an Orlando Pirates fan, does it make sense to me? –   Karabo Shopane 

Last time we built Bafana Bafana around Mamelodi Sundowns, and we reached the semi-finals. Now Bafana Bafana is built around Orlando Pirates, well, let’s hope for the best. I just hope we go even further this time around –  Black Tshezi 

Sundowns players won hearts in the last AFCON Orlando  Pirates players are coming home with a trophy.  Don’t compare us, we are different –  Bhaka Bhaka

Fairly Balanced Squad without Kaizer Chiefs players.  As Amakhosi supporters, we support the national team, not clubism – Kool Stevens