Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune lifts the trophy as South Africa celebrate victory over Burkina Faso during their international friendly at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. Photo: Gallo Images
Following his side’s easy 2-0 win over Burkina Faso on Saturday, Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says he is delighted with the ever-increasing pool of talent in South African soccer.
Igesund handed three players debut starts. Marc van Heerden, Bongani Zungu and David Mathebula were all included in the starting line-up for the friendly that formed part of the inaugural Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture day at FNB Stadium.
“I was able, without any fear, to put a few fringe players in so that I could have a good look at them,” Igesund said after the game.
“I got a good idea of where we are with certain players.
“We’ve got a lot of talent in this country, we have a lot of talent playing overseas.”
Goals from Siphiwe Tshabalala and Luyolo Nomandela reversed Bafana’s fortunes, after they lost by the same scoreline to Nigeria just three days earlier.
Igesund added that he was pleased with his team’s performance, particularly after their lacklustre defeat on Wednesday. – Sapa
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