The Bafana Bafana's chaotic road between 1998 and 2006, marked by coaching changes and underperformance, contrasts sharply with the stability under Hugo Broos as they head to the World Cup.

The current squad stands out as one of the most impressive in recent memory. Its strength draws heavily from the domestic powerhouse clubs

Co-hosted under a heavy global security shadow, the 2002 showpiece in South Korea and Japan tore up the footballing script — bringing glory for Ronaldo’s Brazil and unprecedented…