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South African Minister Shocked At Coach Ephraim Mashaba’s Suspension

South Africa’s Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula, says he is taken aback by the suspension of national coach, Ephraim Mashaba, especially now that the national team … Continue reading South African Minister Shocked At Coach Ephraim Mashaba’s Suspension


South African Minister Shocked At Coach Ephraim Mashaba Suspension

South African Minister Shocked At Coach Ephraim Mashaba SuspensionSouth Africa’s Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula, says he is taken aback by the suspension of national coach, Ephraim Mashaba, especially now that the national team is doing well.

South Africa’s football association suspended head coach Ephraim Mashaba after what it refers to as “a regrettable incident”, a day after he guided the team to a 2-1 World Cup qualifying home victory over Senegal.

SAFA gave no reason for the suspension, but there are indications the 66-year-old argued with officials from the national body after the match in Polokwane.

“Mashaba will not join the team on their trip to Mozambique”, read the FA’s statement.

It added: “The Association has deemed it necessary to employ disciplinary measures after a regrettable incident at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 12 November 2016.”

There were also reports that he disrespected SAFA President, Danny Jordan.

His assistant Owen da Gama will take charge for the friendly against Mozambique in Maputo on Tuesday.

South Africa share first place in Group D with Burkina Faso on four points after two rounds.