AUBREY MODIBA

Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba

Modiba makes the case for Broos to stay on as Bafana coach

Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba says he’s hoping that head coach Hugo Broos could stay beyond the expiry of his contract after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, based on the impact he’s had on the national team.

Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa singing the national anthem during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Panama at DHL Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Cape Town, South

Broos reveals Mexico expectations with Bafana ready for the big day

Buoyed by the good news of first-choice left-wingback Aubrey Modiba returning to full fitness this week, Bafana Bafana concluded their preparations in Pachuca yesterday and took a two-hour bus trip to Mexico City, ahead of their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game against the hosts tomorrow.

Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba

Bafana Bafana receive timely boost as Aubrey Modiba joins training

Good news in the Bafana Bafana camp ahead of their crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game against Mexico on Thursday as head coach Hugo Broos hinted that defender Aubrey Modiba could be available for selection.

Bafana Bafana Head coach Hugo Broos at Press Conference following World Cup squad announcement

Broos addresses concerns on the prelim squad, squad balance, and Rayners’ boost

Addressing pertinent issues on the selection of the 26-man squad heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended the decision to name the preliminary squad before announcing the final team publicly.

Dr Thulani Ngwenya of SAFA during the South African national soccer team press conference at FNB Conference Centre on November 04, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The injury that crushed Morena’s World Cup dream, a defining challenge for Dr Ngwenya

South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Thulani Ngwenya has described the injuries affecting the Mamelodi Sundowns duo of Aubrey Modiba and Thapelo Morena, ahead of Bafana Bafana’s final squad announcement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the biggest test of his football career.

Aubrey Modiba of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 1st Leg of the CAF Champions League final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on May 24, 2025 in Pretoria,

Aubrey Modiba – Clean sheet key for Sundowns in Morocco

Mamelodi Sundowns are unlikely to adopt an overly conservative approach in Rabat on Sunday but defender Aubrey Modiba believes a clean sheet against AS FAR will put them within touching distance of the CAF Champions League title.

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