11 November 2015 – The South African U23 Men’s National Team played and beat Taifa Stars of Tanzania 2-0 in a practice match on Tuesday afternoon in sweltering heat at Eldorado Park Stadium.
A brace from Gift Motupa brought out a sense of excitement from coach Owen da Gama who insisted if the mental strength remains positive, this squad is capable of achieving something at the 8-Nations tournament in Senegal.
Da Gama said while the result was great, it was not very critical in the bigger scheme of things.
A brace from Gift Motupa brought out a sense of excitement from coach Owen da Gama who insisted if the mental strength remains positive, this squad is capable of achieving something at the 8-Nations tournament in Senegal.
Da Gama said while the result was great, it was not very critical in the bigger scheme of things.
“Our main focus was to have a look at combinations and a few players that we have brought in for the first time in the camp. The boys are looking fresh and we are looking forward to playing in Senegal.
“We are confident that we can qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics but we need to work hard; we can do this. We wanted to play under these conditions because when we get to Senegal we will have to deal with these type of scorching weather conditions,” said Da Gama.
“We as the technical team have being emphasizing the importance of mental strength to the players; I believe that it will be a crucial component of our game.”
GOALKEEPERS:
1. Mbulelo NGQOBE Vasco Da Gama FC (SA)
2. Ricardo GOSS Golden Arrows FC (SA)
3. Kyle PETERS Cape Town All Stars FC (SA)
DEFENDERS
4. Tshepo RIKHOTSO Bloemfontein Celtic FC (SA)
5. Kwanda MNGONYAMA Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA)
6. Thabo MAKHELE Witbank Spurs FC (SA)
7. Refentse MPHELE Highlands Park FC (SA)
’8. Zitha MACHEKE Chippa United FC (SA)
9. Denwin FARMER Supersport United FC (SA)
10. Grant BRUCHHAUSEN Highlands Park FC (SA)
11. Tebogo MOERANE Bidvest Wits FC (SA)
MIDFIELDERS:
12. Abbubaker MOBARA Ajax Cape Town FC (SA)
13. Gift MOTUPA Orlando Pirates FC (SA)
14. Stanley MOKGOKA Cape Town All Stars FC (SA)
15. Keagan DOLLY Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA)
16. Nkanyiso ZUNGU Amazulu FC (SA)
17. Paseka MAKO Cape Town All Stars FC (SA)
18. Deolin MEKOA Maritzburg United FC (SA)
19. Riyaad NORODIEN Ajax Cape Town FC (SA)
20. Phakamani MAHLAMBI Bidvest Wits FC (SA)
STRIKERS:
21. Menzi Alson MASUKU Orlando Pirates FC (SA)
22. Siphelele NTSHANGASE Black Leopards FC (SA)
23. Thabiso KUTUMELA Baroka FC (SA)
24. Julius LIKONTSANE Witbank Spurs FC (SA)
“We are confident that we can qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics but we need to work hard; we can do this. We wanted to play under these conditions because when we get to Senegal we will have to deal with these type of scorching weather conditions,” said Da Gama.
“We as the technical team have being emphasizing the importance of mental strength to the players; I believe that it will be a crucial component of our game.”
GOALKEEPERS:
1. Mbulelo NGQOBE Vasco Da Gama FC (SA)
2. Ricardo GOSS Golden Arrows FC (SA)
3. Kyle PETERS Cape Town All Stars FC (SA)
DEFENDERS
4. Tshepo RIKHOTSO Bloemfontein Celtic FC (SA)
5. Kwanda MNGONYAMA Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA)
6. Thabo MAKHELE Witbank Spurs FC (SA)
7. Refentse MPHELE Highlands Park FC (SA)
’8. Zitha MACHEKE Chippa United FC (SA)
9. Denwin FARMER Supersport United FC (SA)
10. Grant BRUCHHAUSEN Highlands Park FC (SA)
11. Tebogo MOERANE Bidvest Wits FC (SA)
MIDFIELDERS:
12. Abbubaker MOBARA Ajax Cape Town FC (SA)
13. Gift MOTUPA Orlando Pirates FC (SA)
14. Stanley MOKGOKA Cape Town All Stars FC (SA)
15. Keagan DOLLY Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA)
16. Nkanyiso ZUNGU Amazulu FC (SA)
17. Paseka MAKO Cape Town All Stars FC (SA)
18. Deolin MEKOA Maritzburg United FC (SA)
19. Riyaad NORODIEN Ajax Cape Town FC (SA)
20. Phakamani MAHLAMBI Bidvest Wits FC (SA)
STRIKERS:
21. Menzi Alson MASUKU Orlando Pirates FC (SA)
22. Siphelele NTSHANGASE Black Leopards FC (SA)
23. Thabiso KUTUMELA Baroka FC (SA)
24. Julius LIKONTSANE Witbank Spurs FC (SA)
By: Editor
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