Injured Shalulile ruled out of Cosafa
Brave Warriors coach Bobby Samaria will name his provisional squad today ahead of the Cosafa Cup, which is set to take place next month.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
Windhoek
Brave Warriors interim coach Bobby Samaria has revealed that he will have some of his foreign legions available for the Cosafa Cup; however, this line-up will not include Peter Shalulile.
The South African premiership player of the season had a foot operation and is unlikely to be fit enough ahead of the competition, scheduled to take place next month in South Africa.
The 12-team tournament will take place from 7 to 18 and returns after the 2020 edition had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Orlando Pirates winger Deon Hotto and many others who ply their trade in South Africa will be available for selection.
“Yes, Peter Shalulile had an operation on his foot and is likely to miss this tournament.
“Shalulile currently has stitches and the doctor will remove them and we will see how it goes, but at the moment one can say he is ruled out.
“The rest who play in SA, however, said that any call-up - regardless of the nature of the tournament - is big for them and they will avail themselves,” Samaria said.
“The players said a tournament like Cosafa is what made them who they are and they will not miss it for the world.”
Tough competition
The Brave Warriors have been pitted against Senegal, Zimbabwe and Mozambique in Group C of the 2021 Cosafa tournament.
Senegal, who are this year’s Cosafa guests, are expected to fill in their second team, while Mozambique and Zimbabwe are expected to fill in their stronger teams.
Group A consists of South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini and Botswana, while Group B has Zambia, Malawi, Comoros and Madagascar.
Former footballer Alfred Ndyenge hopes that Samaria will give a chance to upcoming players.
“I think Cosafa is a chance to give the young players a chance to participate in the competition and gain experience.
“At the moment, I see most of the countries will obviously not select their foreign-based players, especially those who play in Europe given that the pre-season will begin now.
“South Africa also does not select their A team during this competition and that is why I feel we can use this opportunity to give the upcoming players a chance to shine,” Ndyenge said.
Windhoek
Brave Warriors interim coach Bobby Samaria has revealed that he will have some of his foreign legions available for the Cosafa Cup; however, this line-up will not include Peter Shalulile.
The South African premiership player of the season had a foot operation and is unlikely to be fit enough ahead of the competition, scheduled to take place next month in South Africa.
The 12-team tournament will take place from 7 to 18 and returns after the 2020 edition had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Orlando Pirates winger Deon Hotto and many others who ply their trade in South Africa will be available for selection.
“Yes, Peter Shalulile had an operation on his foot and is likely to miss this tournament.
“Shalulile currently has stitches and the doctor will remove them and we will see how it goes, but at the moment one can say he is ruled out.
“The rest who play in SA, however, said that any call-up - regardless of the nature of the tournament - is big for them and they will avail themselves,” Samaria said.
“The players said a tournament like Cosafa is what made them who they are and they will not miss it for the world.”
Tough competition
The Brave Warriors have been pitted against Senegal, Zimbabwe and Mozambique in Group C of the 2021 Cosafa tournament.
Senegal, who are this year’s Cosafa guests, are expected to fill in their second team, while Mozambique and Zimbabwe are expected to fill in their stronger teams.
Group A consists of South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini and Botswana, while Group B has Zambia, Malawi, Comoros and Madagascar.
Former footballer Alfred Ndyenge hopes that Samaria will give a chance to upcoming players.
“I think Cosafa is a chance to give the young players a chance to participate in the competition and gain experience.
“At the moment, I see most of the countries will obviously not select their foreign-based players, especially those who play in Europe given that the pre-season will begin now.
“South Africa also does not select their A team during this competition and that is why I feel we can use this opportunity to give the upcoming players a chance to shine,” Ndyenge said.
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