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Latest on Mamelodi Sundowns, in the last 24 hours, including Teboho Mokoena revealing the sorry mood after loss to Canada, Aubrey Modib hopes to have Hugo Broos past the World Cup.

Sundowns star explains mood after Bafana Bafana loss

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena has opened up on the mood inside the Bafana Bafana camp, following a heartbreaking exit for the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32.

Bafana’s roller-coaster 2026 FIFA World Cup run came to a heartbreaking end following a 1-0 defeat to Canada in the Round of 32.

“It was so quiet in the locker room. Everybody is sad, that is how we are feeling right now. We felt we could have done much better, especially after how we lost the game,” the Mamelodi Sundowns star stated.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi shields the ball during South Africa's World Cup match against Canada.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi shields the ball during South Africa’s World Cup match against Canada. Photo: Imago

“I know we can be proud of ourselves by creating history, but the way we lost is still bittersweet, you know. At the highest level, the margins are very small. When you get your chances, you must convert, you know.

“They didn’t get many chances; they got one, and they scored. So that’s the lesson we take going forward,” he concluded.

Masandawana defender hopes Broos stays

Defender Aubrey Modiba would like to see Hugo Broos stay on as Bafana Bafana.

coach. “I hope he stays, I hope he stays,” Modiba opened up to ESPN when asked about Broos’s future.

“He’s still got a little unfinished business with the AFCON, so I hope he stays. “[He’s had a] very positive impact, and I think he’s changed South African football, if we’re being honest.”

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