‘Come to the stadiums!’ – Broos calls on fans ahead of Panama friendlies

Johannesburg – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced the final squad for two upcoming international friendly matches against Panama later this month.

The South African senior men’s national team will host the first match at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, 27 March, before facing the Central American side again at DHL Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

Speaking ahead of the matches, Broos urged fans in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to pack the stadiums and show their support.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the final team to face Panama in two international friendly matches later this month. Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium and DHL Cape Town Stadium will host the two matches against the Central American country.#BafanaPride@SABC_Sport pic.twitter.com/twuPFvtoda

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“Come to the stadium and support us. You saw what it means for the players when the supporters are there, and there is a good crowd at the stadium. The players do more when there is a difficult moment in the game, or when we play a difficult game (and a passionate crowd offers support in numbers). Just come to the stadiums, come to Durban, come to Cape Town and support us, and then it will be easier for us to deliver good performances,” Broos said.

The friendlies come as part of South Africa’s preparation ahead of upcoming international fixtures, with the coach emphasising the importance of home support in motivating the team.

Tickets for both matches are expected to go fast, as fans are eager to see Bafana Bafana in action against Panama on home soil.