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VHAMBLIDINHO · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:44 am Post subject: Official Bafana Bafana Thread

VHAMBLIDINHO · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:12 am Post subject:

Bafana Bafana have received a timely boost ahead of their international friendly against Namibia tomorrow with the arrival of Germany-based midfielder Steven Pienaar at the team’s camp this morning.

However, bad news is that Bolton Wanderers’ new signing Quinton Fortune won’t be available for the game against the Namibians after failing to arrive in time for the trip to Windhoek.

Bafana Bafana assistant coach, Khabo Zondo confirmed the arrival of Pienaar and said they are happy to see the Borussia Dortmund player back in the squad.

“We were also expecting Quinton Fortune in the camp, but Pitso (Mosimane) has indicated to me that he is no longer coming.”

The team is expected to leave today for Namibia and all the selected overseas-based players are in the camp, with the exception of Fortune, Macbeth Sibaya and Benni McCarthy who have withdrawn themselves from the team.

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VHAMBLIDINHO · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:51 am Post subject:

With all eyes focused on South Africa’s friendly international against Namibia in Windhoek on Wednesday night, coach Pitso Mosimane has planned to put out a strong starting team and feelings in the camp are very positive.

Indications are that the South African starting eleven will be: Rowen Fernandez – Vuyo Mere, Aaron Mokoena, Nasief Morris, Bradley Carnell – Josta Dladla, Benson Mhlongo, Steven Pienaar, Dillon Sheppard – Katlego Mashego, Glen Salmon

A surprise omission could be that of Siyabonga Nkosi, but Mosimane faces a challenge with Pienaar, Nkosi and Surprise Moriri fighting for the attacking central midfield slot.

“It’s tough in the midfield hey. Who do you leave out between those three players?” Mosimane asked.

Another option could be use Nkosi in place of Mashego and allow him to support Salmon with Pienaar just behind. Benson Mhlongo, playing in a holding role, will allow for this luxury.

But Mashego’s eye for goal is probably enough of a factor for him to play alongside or slightly behind Salmon.

Bafana Bafana had one training session on Tuesday night at the match venue, which consisted of a few warm up exercises followed by some basic work involving the wings culminating in attempts on goal.

After this, work was done on free kicks before the team went back to the hotel for dinner.

Tuesday’s programme is simply to take a slow walk out on the golf course adjacent to where the team is camped at the Windhoek Country Club.

The Brave Warriors are camping in the same hotel as Bafana and Coach Ben Bamfuchile has a decent selection to work with including the likes of Hamburg midfielder Colin Benjamin.

With him is Robert Nauseb of Santos, Moroka Swallows’ Henrico Botes and George Hummel and Hartman Toromba, the highly rated fullback who has just signed for Black Leopards.

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Nahtino · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:34 pm Post subject:

Heres the OFFICIAL STARTING LINE UP , to the 1st Freindly match BB will play after the World Cup 2006

Goalkeeper –Rowen Fernandez

Defenders – Nasief Morris, Aaron Mokoena, Vuyo Mere, Bradley Carnell

Midfielders – Steven Pienaar, Surprise Moriri, Dillon Sheppard, Benson Mhlongo

Strikers –Glen Salmon, Katlego Mashego.

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VHAMBLIDINHO · Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:07 am Post subject:

South Africa put a smile back on the nation's face when they beat Namibia 1-0 in an international friendly played at Sam Nujoma Stadium in Namibia on Wednesday evening.

The visitors started the match well, but it was the home team that finished the first half the better side.

South Africa's best chance of the half fell to Surprise Moriri in the 20th minute when he connected with a Dillon Sheppard free kick, but Moriri's header went over the bar.

Bafana Bafana were almost punished by Namibia five minutes later when sensational midfielder Heinrich Isaacks took a long range shot that narrowly missed the upright.

The match then became a ding dong action in the middle of the park - with the score remaining at 0-0 at half-time.

In the second half Namibia started from where they left off by dominating the game and should have taken the lead in the 58th minute when Isaacks shot wide following a nice built up.

Namibia were to rue this missed chance as Bafana debutant Katlego Mashego scored completely against the run when he capitalised on a mix-up between goalkeeper Athiel Mbaha and his defenders.

This goal seemed to take the wind off the Namibian players sail as they could not find their redeem again.

Siyabonga Nkosi almost doubled Bafana's lead in the 86th minute, but his header was saved by Mbaha and Bafana had to settle for this narrow win in the end

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VHAMBLIDINHO · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:00 am Post subject:

Carlos Alberto Parreira will be the South African national coach, despite speculation to the contrary, but will only assume his duties in February.

This was confirmed to Kick Off by his spokesperson, Marcus Tineco.

According to Tineco, it was a dramatic second visit to Brazil by Safa officials on Monday that clinched Parreira’s appointment.

Parreira earned 300 000 US Dollars per month as Brazil national coach, and, Tineco reveals, has turned down an offer to coach newly-rich Brazilian club Corinthians for 227 000 US Dollars per month.

This forced Safa to up their offer to between 300 000 US Dollars and 350 000 US Dollars per month (between R2.25-million and R2.35-million).

“Two gentleman were with Parreira,” Tineco states. He says he does not know their names.

According to Tineco; “Parreira will sign his contract on September 1.”

There is a clause in the contract, according to Tineco, that allows Parreira to terminate contract at any point, but, crucially, does not require Safa to pay him out.

While Parreira will be with the national team for their Nations Cup qualifiers against Congo in early September and away to Zambia in October, he will only take up the post in late February. This, Tineco says, is not because of his wife’s illness, as has been reported, but because he has two pregnant daughters.

“He would not have taken the job if Safa had forced him to come earlier,” Tineco states. “His wife has been sick, and has had an operation, but this is not serious. He has two pregnant daughters, one due in January.

“With two new grandchildren, he wants to be close to his family. He wants to relax a little more after working with Brazil for the last four years – that was stressful.”

Parreira will bring with him a coaching assistant, Jairo Leal, who “was with him in the Brazil camp for two years and was a scout at the World Cup in Germany”.

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Nahtino · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:40 am Post subject:

Yeah ... He's a busy man .. but if SAA want him, then thats the only way its gon happen .. If theyd trustd a local guy all along !! Ngabe ses'yaphambili ...

I dont blame Carlos though , the guy would have probly done the same with another team like USA, but Corinthians would hav been easier ...

And everyones compalinning about his salary ...

I belive thats STDNARD isue for TOP guys ... Ericson was earning mroe and Jose Mourinhou gets the most in the world .. so theyr not gon come here to get peanuts ..U now ..

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VHAMBLIDINHO · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:01 am Post subject:

Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has ended months of speculation about his future by officially accepting the position of Bafana Bafana head coach leading up to the 2010 World Cup.

According to SAPA, the announcement, which stipulates that Parreira will officially assume his new post on January 1, 2007, was authenticated in a statement released on Thursday and signed jointly by SAFA CEO Raymond Hack and Parreira himself.

"What was previously a matter of intent on Parreira's part," said Hack, "has now progressed to a firm, written acceptance."

It is known, however, that SAFA were desperately keen for Parreira to officially assume the position of Bafana head coach next month, but Hack said the reasons for the delay were "understandable and acceptable".

"His wife has recently undergone serious surgery in Brazil," added the SAFA CEO, "and, in any case, he is looking for a brief break after occupying the arduous position of national coach of Brazil for the past four years."

Parreira - who it has been speculated stands to earn R1-2million a month - will bring along his own technical staff, which includes an assistant coach, a physical trainer and a goalkeeping coach.

He is due in South Africa on a seven-day visit on September 1, just a day before Bafana Bafana's game against Congo at FNB Stadium.

The Brazilian mentor will meet with the SAFA Executive and staff during this period, as well as attending a media briefing to outline his programme, aims and objectives leading up to the 2010 World Cup.

He will return to South Africa a week before the all-important game against Zambia and accompany Bafana to Lusaka, although he will not be responsible for team selections, with Pitso Mosimane holding onto the position of caretaker head coach.

"Whether he elects to sit on the bench for this game will be his choice," concluded Hack.

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Nahtino · Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:12 pm Post subject:

Latest Squad to take on CONGO nextweekend @ FNB!!

The squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Calvin Marlin, Rowen Fernandez

Good, theyr our bets ryt now

Defenders: Ricardo Katza,(EISH!) Nasief Morris ( HALLEUYAH!!), Vuyo Mere, Cyril Nzama, Bradley Carnell, Aaron Mokoena, Benson Mhlongo ( not too bad , hopefully when Mabizela makes a comeback FIT and ready, he'll stick in there ..)

Midfielders: Steven Pienaar, Siyabonga Nkosi, Surprise Moriri, Macbeth Sibaya, Dillon Sheppard, Benedict Vilakazi, Quinton Fortune

(same old ..no room for GSV,Nkosi, Eish if only Scara was playing more regulary)

Strikers: Benni McCarthy, Glen Salmon, Katlego Mashego.

(hmm, is benny goona be availble @ the end of the day .. I wasnt too impressed wtith how Slamon playd or fitte into the sytem ...oh well. .. we need one more striker in there )

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Nahtino · Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:29 pm Post subject:

Benni nets first Premiership goal

Benni McCarthy opened his English Premiership account when he scored in Blackburn Rovers’ 1-1 draw with Everton at Ewood Park on Wednesday evening.

The Bafana Bafana striker opened the scoring in the 50th minute to hand Rovers a 1-0 lead, but the hosts’ joy was short-lived as Toffees substitute Tim Cahill struck in the 84th minute earn the visitors a share of the spoils.

McCarthy went close in the first half when he fired a volley just over the bar and hit another fierce shot, which was well held by Everton keeper Tim Howard.

The striker also hit a volley straight at Howard towards the end of the second half.

Blackburn are currently 16th in the league after two games and Benni comes up against his FC Porto coach Jose Mourinho when Blackburn host Premiership champions Chelsea on Sunday afternoon

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VHAMBLIDINHO · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:02 am Post subject:

Nahtino · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:23 am Post subject:

EIsh ,Im telling U , we need a player like him in the long term, when hes on form, hes FANTASTIc .. plus hes a bit stronger than Nkosi/GSV ...

Im praying leremi comes ryt thisseason and shows what he can do ..
We'v got a lot of tealentd players in this country ... EISH !!

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Nahtino · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:42 am Post subject:

So BB is playin nextweekend @ FNB, Guateng supporters ..LETS see how many can fill the stadium ...

Im predicting ... 21 000 , what yall think

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DGT · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:52 am Post subject:

Nahtino · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:07 am Post subject:

Hahahah , eish sizobona ..

where we can we buy the tickets !?

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DGT · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:28 am Post subject:

Computickets or Post Office I guess..........

Tsotsi · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject:

Nahtino · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:05 pm Post subject:

I like Elroi ... PRO-KID !!

Hahahaha

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drunken_master · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:45 am Post subject:

On Monday Benni McCarthy and Quinton Fortune were withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad to play Congo in a key African Nations Cup qualifying game at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

According to SABC News, McCarthy has sited "personal reasons and important commitments with Blackburn Rovers" for his withdrawal and will be replaced by Siyabonga Nomvete.

Fortune is injured and is not in the squad for his club side Bolton Wanderers who face Charlton Athletic over the weekend.

I was gonna be surprised if these two were going to make it to the camp... Wink

Nahtino · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:46 am Post subject:

well, from now on ... Im only caring 50% now about these guys .. really lets not bother ourselves too much about it ...

Nomvethe .... hmmmm, a player who I think isnt allthat ... bad finisher , touches arent too great @ times , falls like a olympic diver ...

eish !! As a striker NO ! as a forward/attacking player , yeah ... he'l giv us options

but I get the feeling , we wont be scoring pretty goals anytime soon ...

FILL UP FNB STADIUM CAMPIGN CONTINUES !!!

Get your tickets @ Computticket !!!

anypredictions ?

1-0 to Bafana

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