BROOS SLAMS BAFANA’S MENTALITY AFTER JAMAICA DRAW

1. Broos is disappointed with the 1–1 draw

Hugo Broos says the performance against Jamaica was “not what I expected”, expressing clear dissatisfaction with how the team played in the friendly match in Mexico.

2. The match was one of the final World Cup tune‑ups

The Jamaica friendly at Estadio Hidalgo was among the last opportunities to assess the squad before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins.

3. Bafana’s World Cup base and opening fixture

South Africa has set up camp in Pachuca, preparing for their opening Group A match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Thursday (9 pm)

4. Foster equaliser, but deeper issues remain

Lyle Foster scored the equaliser after Jamaica went ahead, but Broos says the result matters little given the concerning overall display.

5. Broos: Team still not at the required level

Despite strong performances over the past two years, Broos believes Bafana are still not close to the level needed to compete with top nations at the World Cup.

6. Mentality is the biggest concern

Broos suggests the problems go beyond tactics, pointing to a mentality that fell below World Cup standards. The coming days will focus on getting the squad mentally ready for Mexico

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