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The South African Football Association (SAFA) is expected to announce the new Bafana Bafana head coach next week after its technical committee finalises its recommendation.
SAFA Technical Committee Chairperson Jack Maluleka said the committee will review all shortlisted candidates before selecting one name to present to the National Executive Committee (NEC) for approval.
Maluleka said the association aims to appoint the new coach before 5 August, giving them about a month to prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying campaign, which begins in September.
He expressed confidence in the current national team, saying around 80% of the squad is already established, while adding that the shortlisted coaches believe they have what it takes to lead Bafana Bafana to success.
According to Maluleka, the focus is now on finalising the appointment quickly to ensure the new coach has enough time to prepare the team for the crucial qualifiers.
