HUGO Broos seen comforting his Bafana Bafana players after their narrow stoppage time loss to Canada in the round of 32.

As African nations continue falling out of the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds, Hugo Broos believes the issue is no longer talent, tactical understanding or experience.

For the Bafana Bafana coach, the real problem is concentration.

Africa arrived at this tournament carrying unprecedented momentum.

Nine of the continent’s 10 representatives advanced from the group stages under the expanded 48-team format, a historic achievement that appeared to signal a major shift in global competitiveness.