News24 | Zwane returns as Broos recasts Bafana squad for Panama with the FIFA World Cup in mind
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his 23-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Panama later this month.
MONDAY, 23 MARCH 2026, 06:21
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his 23-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Panama later this month.

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