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Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by ackim: 9:56am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki with players during the South African national men's soccer team training session at Orlando Stadium on September 05, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The crisis-struck SA Football Association (Safa) have decided to release the Bafana Bafana players from camp after xenophobic attacks in the country scuppered the national team’s preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The decision was taken after Madagascar withdrew on Thursday from the international friendly match against Bafana which was scheduled for Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. Safa, in an unprecedented move that saw the organisation call a 7pm media briefing, said they decided to release the squad after a meeting with the players and technical staff “We want to reiterate that as Safa we totally condemn these acts of violence in respect of the xenophobic attacks on fellow Africans as well as the criminal looting of businesses,” said Jordaan at the briefing. “Safa has consistently and strong condemned the xenophobic attacks and the wanton attacks of foreign nationals. We reiterate our call that these criminals must be arrested and dealt with harshly. “We call on all footballers and sportspersons to join hands and unequivocally condemn any violation of the rights of fellow Africans in our country as well as xenophobic attacks." Bafana were initially scheduled to play against Zambia in Lusaka but the Football Association of Zambia (Faz) called off the game on Tuesday as a result of the violence in South Africa. The Zambians pulled out just as Bafana were finalising their travel arrangements to fly out to Lusaka. The violence in the country also resulted in South African businesses coming under siege in Lusaka in what is believed to be retaliation for the xenophobic attacks. South African businesses in Lusaka closed their doors on Wednesday following protests by Zambian students as a security measure to avoid looting. Safa moved swiftly and a secured Madagascar as next opponents for Bafana. But the Indian Ocean islanders also pulled out at the eleventh hour as South Africa crumbles under the backlash from other African countries. It is chaotic start of a new era under newly appointed coach Molefi Ntseki, who will not be pleased that after his first assignment was scuppered, albeit under circumstances beyond his and Safa’s control. The cancellation of the fixture puts Ntseki and Bafana in a shaky position ahead of crucial back-to-back 2021 Africa Cup of Nations games against Ghana in Accra and at home against Sudan in November. This September 2 to 10 international friendly window would have provided Bafana with much-needed game time ahead of the November qualifiers. But all is not lost for Ntseki and his team. Safa acting chief executive said they are already in contact with potential opponents and the organisation will strive to secure opponents for the next coming Fifa sanctioned international friendly window from October 7 to 15 before the crucial November 2021 Afcon qualifiers. “In October we have two opportunities to play two friendly matches. It is still some way but already we are speaking with some countries and we are trying to finalise,” said Paul. “Hopefully over the next couple of days we will be able to release those fixtures.” https://www.reportminds.com/2019/09/bafana-bafana-players-released-from.html
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Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by omoiyamayor(m): 10:00am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Let them play bayana bayana instead .FTC dedicated to my wife and girlfriends facing Exponza in Sorta frika 200 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by izzou(m): 10:00am On Sep 06, 2019 |
If the South African Football Association can successfully arrange a friendly match with Nigeria, everyone will love them back 147 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Starz825(m): 10:20am On Sep 06, 2019 |
South Africa vs Supersport United... wouldn't be a bad idea for a friendly match 38 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by philip0906(m): 10:20am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Una never see something...Until you lots become the forsaken children of Africa, na that time una eye go clear. Ndi Ara 96 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by awoniyi1236(m): 10:20am On Sep 06, 2019 |
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Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by NotFarFrom: 10:20am On Sep 06, 2019 |
omoiyamayor: 46 Likes
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Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by NotFarFrom: 10:21am On Sep 06, 2019 |
izzou:And they should play it in Nigeria............ Rivers State precisely. 178 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by LORDKing001: 10:21am On Sep 06, 2019 |
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Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Starz825(m): 10:22am On Sep 06, 2019 |
izzou:Bad guy..so naija fans go fit hammer them with cane.. 46 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by AkupeMBANO(f): 10:22am On Sep 06, 2019 |
xenophobia news is gradually ending. where did we stop with Buhari 36 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by booblacain(m): 10:23am On Sep 06, 2019 |
South Africa should be isolated by the rest of Africa until they make an official and public apology to Africa, especially to black Africa. #IsolateSouthAfrica #XenophobiaInSouthAfrica 51 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Elldeb(m): 10:23am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Not nice... They should have just played 5 a side within. 3 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Bukden16(m): 10:23am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Isok. Let them over here; we in Abuja will come out in mass to welcome them. Free accommodation and correct Punna all for free... 6 Likes
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Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by inereunwa1(m): 10:24am On Sep 06, 2019 |
thunder wey go fire those bastard south African hoodlums perpetuating this menace still dey do press up!!!! 5 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Femijohn198: 10:25am On Sep 06, 2019 |
South Africa una never see anything the battle just started. 5 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Neddstark: 10:25am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Good let them know that there are consequences 10 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by inyenejo(m): 10:27am On Sep 06, 2019 |
God punish South Africa 9 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Obere4u: 10:28am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Jalabase: Can you define who a foreigner is? Let's start from there 27 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by sawdi: 10:30am On Sep 06, 2019 |
omoiyamayor: 1 Like |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Incandescent(m): 10:30am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Obere4u: Are you minding the goat ? 22 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by izombie(m): 10:30am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Gradually e don dey happen. Even the caf qualifiers must not be played there due to fear of attacks against visiting fans. Infact south africa national teams should be removed from participating in any african sports. Let no african nation play them. Nonsense. 12 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Omoslim26: 10:32am On Sep 06, 2019 |
NotFarFrom: No borno precisely 3 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Nobody: 10:36am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Jalabase: A black man in another black mans country is not a foreigner abi? Smh 11 Likes
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Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by Omoslim26: 10:36am On Sep 06, 2019 |
This xenophobia bullcrap became a joke taking too far if everyone had spoken out like this agains this animals wen it started then this issue might have been history africa with poor mindset always waiting to do damage control instead of immediate action 2 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by masseratti: 10:37am On Sep 06, 2019 |
NotFarFrom:leave that thing... Lagos is the best for them.... Shitta boys opposite the stadium are waiting for them. 13 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by HarryDuce(m): 10:37am On Sep 06, 2019 |
NotFarFrom:Lol Rivers state people have not entered reprisal mode surprisingly. 2 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by HisExcellence(m): 10:38am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Really |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by davodyguy: 10:39am On Sep 06, 2019 |
omoiyamayor:or banana Cassava 4 Likes |
Re: Bafana Bafana Players Released From Camp As Xenophobia Rattles Team by NotFarFrom: 10:42am On Sep 06, 2019 |
Omoslim26:Borno dey learn compared to wetin dey await them from the Rivers youth whip. |
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