Long Waited Call: SAFA named Mashaba Bafana coach...

South Africa Football Association waited for the Carling Black Label Cup to kick-off Between two rivals on Saturday 26.  Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs on penalties 6-5 that's how the match ended.

Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba was named new Bafana Bafana coach, finally the they heard us' South Africans.  The Soweto-born mentor is no stranger to Bafana camp.  Mashaba coached Bafana Bafana team from 2002-2004 and this will be his second stint with the national tea. The 63-year-old is currently with the U\20 in Mali.  ''I will do my best to bring back the winning mentality within Bafana Bafana. With the support of all South Africans, the goal of taking Bafana Bafana back on the top is very achievable'', said Mashaba.   

His first assignment will be the African Cup of Nations qualifier for Morocco 2015 against Sudan on the weekend of 5\7 September 2014 in Khartoum.

Q: Do you think 'Bra Shakes' Factiously known, will be able to bring changes and instill discipline to the National Team?

Sources- SuperSport Blitz

By Nelly Portia