Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper William Shongwe criticised the South African Football Association’s lack of accountability over a Visa delay affecting Bafana Bafana’s preparation for the Fifa World Cup. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspapers
The South African Football Association (Safa) and Bafana Bafana seemed synonymous with administrative blunders, and the visa delay of the national team ahead of their departure for the Fifa World Cup is the latest example.
There is precious little time left before Bafana will be involved in the opening game of the tournament on June 11, and the delay of one day in their travel will almost certainly affect their preparation.
Bafana Bafana were finally seen arriving at their team hotel in Pachuca, about 90km north of Mexico City, on Tuesday.
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper William Shongwe wanted someone at Safa to take responsibility for the visa issue, but acknowledged that wouldn’t happen.
