Akpeyi urges Broos to revive SA's traditional style for World Cup Czech clash

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi advised South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos to revert to the team's traditional style of play ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match against the Czech Republic. Akpeyi shared this recommendation during his SuperSport post-match analysis following Bafana Bafana's 2-0 loss to Mexico in their tournament opener on June 12, 2026.

Akpeyi acknowledged Broos has assembled a youthful squad but stressed that South Africa must leverage its inherent strengths, identity, and footballing culture to recover from the opening defeat. With Bafana Bafana currently at the bottom of Group A, securing positive results against the Czech Republic and South Korea is essential for advancing to the knockout stages. The former international emphasized that a win against Czech Republic would build confidence and sustain South Africa's World Cup aspirations.

Akpeyi specifically urged Broos to 'go back to the drawing board' and implement a tactical approach reflecting South African football's core characteristics. For fans tracking the tournament, this advice highlights the tactical adjustment South Africa may need to make to revive their campaign - will Broos heed this counsel from a Nigerian legend and rediscover the team's traditional identity to keep their World Cup hopes alive?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/12/world-cup-2026-akpeyi-advises-south-africa-on-style-of-play/