Benni McCarthy bemoans SAFA’s communication lines with overseas players

The Bafana Bafana’s all-time leading top scorer has expressed deep concern over South African Football Association’s handling of foreign based players. Recently, the Netherlands based star, Thulani Serero refused to honor the call to play for South Africa’s qualifier match against Senegal citing he needed guaranteed game time. McCarthy recently expressed his desire for more convenient communication between SAFA and its overseas-based players in his recent comments to the IOL. He stated, “I think people need to sit down with the player, the club that he plays for and our national football governing body (SAFA) and come to an agreement or an understanding.” Do you agree with his stance? Let us know in the comment section and check out rest of Benni McCarthy’s demands here.

Tiki-Taka Football in Africa

Mamelodi Sundows nicknamed the “Brazilians” displaced Baroka FC at the summit of the ABSA premiership in South Africa with a 4-0 thumping at Lucas Moripe Stadium. It’s not the result that makes the headline but the scintillating football they displayed, hardly seen on the continent. From the sweeper keeper, Dennis Onyango (2016 CAF Player of the year) and Captain Kekana dictating the pace in the midfield while the runner up to Onyango’s award, Khama Billiat finding Percy Tau twice in slick movements. It was nothing but scintillating. With such displays, Africa’s football is surely becoming more tactical and won’t be less entertaining than in any part of the world.

In other ABSA matches, Supersport United and Orlando Pirates finished goalless while Maritzburg United beat Capetown City in 4-2 in a six goal thriller.