SOUTH Africa’s national U17 soccer coach, Teboho Moloi, is confident his troops will defeat Malawi in the first round of the 2009 African Championships qualifiers at Eldorado Park Stadium to day.
Kick off is at 3pm.
Moloi is brimming with confidence as his players defeated Malawi 1-0 in a Cosafa Cup match last December in Blantyre. Moloi says they have prepared well for this crucial encounter and he believes they will advance to the next round.
“We are aware that Malawi will come at us looking for an early away goal. They are a tough side but we have planned for them. We will go all out for a convincing win as we play at home.
“Malawi are good finishers which means our defence must be solid. We last beat them 1-0 but we will treat this game like a cup final. We must humiliate them here so it can be easy for us away,” stated the former Orlando Pirates midfielder.
The squad: GOALKEEPERS: Sanele Ngubane (Afrika Sports Academy), Abram Marosha (Harmony Academy).
DEFENDERS: Mbongeni Gumede, Siyabonga Mkhwananzi, Kamogelo Ratau (O/Pirates), Itumeleng Moleofi (United FC), Doctor Mampuru (Wits), Sello Mohlaka (Afrika Sports Academy), Faeez Khan (Santos).
MIDFIELDERS: Thomas Sertubarube (O/Pirates), Xolani Mdaki, Lebohang Moloto (Wits), Jabulani Ncobeni (Maritzburg Utd), Khulekani Khumalo, Lehlonoholo Masalesa, Menzi Masuku (Afrika Sports Academy), Mothusi Gopane (Wits).
STRIKERS: Justice Nozozo (Afrika Sports Academy), Sanele Mkhize (Maritzburg City), Zanele Zungu (NRD Flotech).
Saturday, 30 August 2008
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