With the FIFA World Cup now done and dusted, Bafana Bafana will focus on their next journey to attempt to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
The team arrived at the OR Tambo International Airport early on Thursday morning after reaching the knockout stage for the very first time in the FIFA World Cup before bowing out to co-hosts, Canada.
Captain Ronwen Williams says next year’s AFCON is their next mission.
VIDEO | Proud fans wait at OR Tambo Airport for the return of Bafana Bafana
Bafana coach Hugo Broos has lauded South Africans who came out in droves this morning to welcome the team back home.
Hundreds of excited fans gathered at the O.R. Tambo International Airport to greet the team.
Broos says he is impressed with the reception the team received.
VIDEO | Coach Hugo Broos proud of Bafana Bafana
The long awaited moment is here!
@BafanaBafana have landed!
OR Tambo is now officially a stadium with a roof. Here are the scenes, these moments say it all
#SBLove
#BackedByBlue
— Standard Bank ZA (@StandardBankZA) July 2, 2026
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