Pitso Mosimane announced as new Bafana Bafana head coach

The former SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahli manager takes the South Africa reins for the second time after previously managing the team from 2010 to 2012.

Mosimane took over from Carlos Alberto Parreira after the 2010 World Cup  but was unable to steer his side to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

He also served as caretaker coach in 2007.

The announcement was made by the South African Football Association at a press conference held at SAFA's headquarters in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning.

Speaking after his appointment, a delighted Mosimane said on eNCA: "I have been given the privilege of leading our national team again.

"I take this responsibility knowing that I still have something to give in football, especially in my country.

"I know this is simply not a coaching job; it is bigger than Pitso Mosimane.

"I understand the weight of this role, the expectations that come with it, and what this team means to South Africa. With pride and determination, I accept the challenge."

Mosimane's technical team will consist of long-term analyst Musi Matlaba and long-term conditioning coach Kabelo Rangoaga.

"We've been together, we've had our long journey. There has been obstacles, but more successful than obstacles, said the new head coach.

"We've won 19 trophies together, among them four CAF Champions League finals, and three FIFA Club World Cups.

"There is enough experience, we are familiar with the FIFA World Cup."

"Another assistant coach is still coming. We are working on that, it's not easy, some coaches are under contract. We will announce that later," Mosimane added, as reported by iDiski Times.

Mosimane's first task is to guide Bafana to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, where his side have been drawn in Group D alongside Guinea, Eritrea and Kenya - who have already qualified as one of the co-hosts.