‘It’s all trash’ – Furious Broos his back at ‘big-mouthed’ critics

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has fired back at his critics following his team’s early elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Broos’ side saw their campaign end at the Round of 16, when they lost 2-1 to his former team Cameroon last weekend, leading to disappointment among fans who had hoped that they would do better than their 2023 campaign, when they finished third.

Following their exit, Broos has come under criticism over his team selection and tactics before and during the tournament but the tactician has told off those doubting him.

Broos unfazed by social media ‘trash’

“I don’t read social media because it’s all trash what is on social media,” Broos said as per iDiski Times.

“I know I have the experience of 40 years that whenever everything is good, all those guys shut up, but if there’s a defeat, they have big mouths.”

The Bafana coach maintains that he will not be listening to criticism from main or social media in his final months in charge of the national team just like he has done in his over four-year tenure.

“So, they have a big mouth now and I can manage that,” added the 73-year-old Belgian coach.

Bafana coach maintains hardline stance

“Whatever they say, whatever they think I had to do, players I have to call, I have had four years here not listening to that. And I will not listen in the last six months either.”

South Africa have now turned their focus to the 2026 World Cup where they will be looking to make it out of their group for the first time in their history at the tournament.

Broos’ men will play the opening match against co-hosts Mexico before a match against a European side that will come from a playoff involving the Republic of Ireland, North Macedonia, Czech Republic and Denmark, before finishing with South Korea.