Ex-Coach Slams South Africa’s ‘Terrible’ World Cup Preparation

Leadership | 08-06-2026 05:26am |

Owen Da Gama, the former head coach of the South Africa national football team, has publicly condemned the preparations of Bafana Bafana for the upcoming World Cup. He stated that the team appears to be apprehensive about competing against stronger opponents, which he believes is detrimental to their readiness. Da Gama attributed the challenges faced by the squad to a mix of visa complications and inadequate planning, which he claims have significantly hindered their final preparations for the tournament.

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