South Africa set to fly to World Cup after visa delay

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSouth Africa's Lyle Foster in action with Nicaragua's Justing Cano during an international friendly in May (Reuters)South Africa's World Cup squad departure for the tournament was delayed from Sunday to Monday due to unresolved travel visa issues. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie criticised the "embarrassing" administrative error, demanding a report from the South African Football Association (SAFA). While all players have now secured their visas, four key staff members, including an assistant coach and team doctor, are still awaiting theirs. SAFA apologised for the disruption, confirming assistance from the South African Foreign Ministry and the US Consulate in Johannesburg to resolve the problems. The team is scheduled to play co-hosts Mexico in the opening game of the World Cup on 11 June in Mexico City. In fullSouth Africa squad finally set to fly to World Cup after ‘embarrassing’ visa delayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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