South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
South Africa's sports minister has expressed frustration over visa issues delaying the national football team's travel to Mexico for the World Cup. Minister Gayton McKenzie has demanded accountability from the South African Football Association (Safa) for the administrative errors. The team, known as Bafana Bafana, is set to play a friendly against Jamaica before the tournament begins on June 11.
- ▪The South African football team faced delays due to visa issues ahead of the World Cup.
- ▪Sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called for a report and accountability from Safa.
- ▪Bafana Bafana's last home match ended in a 0-0 draw against Nicaragua, extending their winless streak.
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South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africa's final home friendly on Friday ended in a 0-0 draw against NicaraguaSouth Africa's sports minister has demanded an explanation following reports the country's football team has been delayed in travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues. National broadcaster SABC said an "administrative bungle" meant some players had not been issued with visas. No other details were given.In response, sports minister Gayton McKenzie said he had told the South African Football Association (Safa) "I need a report and action must be taken against those responsible for this mess".
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