• Since taking over the Bafana Bafana reins in 2021, coach Hugo Broos has given several young players a chance in the national team
• Ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March 2025, Broos has several options in the PSL in terms of young talent who could earn a call-up
• Briefly News has investigated some of the exciting youngsters who could follow in the young footsteps of Oswin Appollis and Rushwin Dortley, who became regulars for Bafana

Coach Hugo Broos has shown that he is fearless when it comes to selecting young players Bafana Bafana squad and will be delighted that several stars have put their hand up this season.

Short news has scouted some of the best young talent in the PSL that could convince Bafana coach to give them a chance.

Hugo Broos is excited by PSL youngsters

After selecting his latest Bafana squad, coach Broos said he has been monitor PSL youth while Belgian-based winger Shandre Campbell continues to impress.

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Mohau Nkota

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19-year-old Mohau Nkota has impressed many fans this season after bursting onto the local football scene at Orlando Pirates.

Since his debut, Nkota has been praised by his coach, Jose Riveiro, after make a brace during Bucs’ 2-1 win over AmaZulu FC on Friday 25 October 2024.

Mfundo Vilakazi

Promising Kaizer Chiefs star Mfundo Vilakazi has drawn praise from Broos and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi.

New Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has regularly called on the 19-year-old, who has caught the eye with his range of passing, dribbling and creativity.

Neo Rapoo

Regarded as the best left back in the country by his Super Sport United coach Gavin Hunt, Neo Rapoo is another payer who could make it to the Bafana side.

Despite his young age, the 19-year-old has been the standout star in an inconsistent SuperSport side and has attracted interest from overseas clubs.

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Mduduzi Shabalala

Another Chiefs prospect who has thrived under Nabi has been Mduduzi Shabalala, who can play anywhere in attack.

Many admirers have taken notice of Shabalala’s performances, which could lead to a call-up alongside fellow Vilakazi youngsters.

Siyabonga Mabena

Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Siyabonga Mabena has been used sparingly under coach Mngqithi this season, but his performances never fail to impress.

At 17, Mabena has a long and promising career ahead of him, but he faces stiff competition for playing time at the PSL champions.

Hugo Broos never doubted Bafana’s chances

As Short news reported, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos never doubted the team’s chances of qualifying for 2025 AFCON tournament.

The Belgian said he was always confident the team could qualify and even put his job on the line if they failed to reach their goal.

Source: Short news