Hugo Broos - 2025 Africa Cup of Nations squad
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos pulled a rabbit out of the hat on Monday when he named 20-year-old Tylon Smith in his final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Crystal Palace defender has been included in the senior national team for the first time, despite not yet making his debut for South Africa. Smith was one of the standout performers for the country at both the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, where he cemented his reputation as one of SA’s brightest young prospects.
Broos said the maturity within his squad has allowed him the freedom to include Smith and Campbell, with the intention of giving them valuable exposure at senior international level.
The Crystal Palace defender has been included in the senior national team for the first time, despite not yet making his debut for South Africa. Smith was one of the standout performers for the country at both the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, where he cemented his reputation as one of SA’s brightest young prospects.
Broos said the maturity within his squad has allowed him the freedom to include Smith and Campbell, with the intention of giving them valuable exposure at senior international level.
