Broos leads Bafana delegation’s visit to New Peter Mokaba Stadium
Coach Hugo Broos led the Bafana Bafana delegation’s visit to the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Lesotho this month.
Broos‘ troops are set to face Lesotho on Friday, 21 March 2025, at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The kick-off is set for 18:00.
The purpose of the visit was to assess the condition of the stadium’s pitch after grass restoration. The stadium experienced a pitch dilemma during a music concert in December 2024 hosted by Makhadzi. The venue experienced serious damage due to inadequate protection during the festival.
South Africa is placed in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They are with Rwanda, Benin, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.
Currently, Bafana ranks second in the Group with seven points after four matches. They are tied on points with the group leaders, Rwanda.
THE BAFANA BAFANA DELEGATION GIVES THE NEW PETER MOKABA STADIUM THUMBS UP
On behalf of SAFA, Bafana mentor Broos, assistant coach Helman Mkhalele, and team Manager Vincent Tseka were in Polokwane to do the stadium inspection before the much-awaited tie with the neighbours, Lesotho.
The Polokwane Municipality confirmed that the Bafana delegation gave the stadium a thumbs up and were happy with the preparations thus far.
“Bafana Bafana’s coach, Hugo Broos, assistant coach Helman Mkhalele and team Manager Vincent Tseka along with Polokwane Municipality’s Manager for Sports and Recreation Mantlako Sebaka took a stroll on the New Peter Mokaba Stadium pitch today,” said the Polokwane Municipality in a statement.
“Their verdict? It’s a game on [happy with the stadium condition]. All that’s left now is for you, the fan, to bring the energy and pack the stands on Friday, 21 March 2025.
“Lesotho won’t be leaving with bruises from fists, but from goals. See you there.”
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