Relebohile Mofokeng has revealed that a short but powerful message from Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos gave him the confidence he needed to step onto the World Cup stage for the first time.

The 21-year-old striker made his FIFA World Cup 2026 debut as a substitute in South Africa's 1-1 draw against Czechia on Wednesday, and he wasted no time in crediting his coach for helping him settle into the occasion.

Broos told him to believe in himself

Mofokeng described feeling the full weight of the moment before Broos stepped in with calm reassurance.