Jali released from Bafana camp

Kickoff is at 19h00.

Jali was red-carded in the second half of the first leg that was held on Friday, 13 November at Estadio Nacional de Ombaka in Benguela, Angola.

South Africa won the match 3-1 – with Jali scoring the third goal. He is expected to leave camp later today (Monday, 16 November).

“Jali requested to be withdrawn from the team, and, after careful consideration, we felt as the technical team that since we are not going to use him it would be best to allow him to go. 

We believe he will be better off spending the time with his family as he has to return to his club in Belgium soon after the match. He showed a lot professionalism by training with the team on Sunday and gave his all as if he was going to be part of selection,” said Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba.

Jali formed a formidable partnership in midfield with Bongani Zungu.

“We are very fortunate in the national team to have quality players in every position. Yes, we will miss Andile but with the midfielders we have – the likes of Kamohelo Mokotjo and Dean Furman – any of them will do a great job on the day should they be given a chance,” said Zungu.

After a 15-hour journey on Saturday (14 November) from Benguela in Angola, Bafana Bafana have settled down at their hotel in Durban.

South Africa, travelling together with their opponents Angola, flew from Benguela to Luanda in Angola, then took another flight  to Johannesburg before heading to the coastal city late at night.

“We are very prepared for the second leg, we know what to expect and we know what is expected of us. We want to go there, play entertaining football and win the game. We have to be very careful in our play and not just go out haphazardly but ensure that we protect our lead. It was important to get that win in Angola as it will serve as good motivation for the second leg, now we just need to continue where we left off,” added Zungu.

Meanwhile defenders Rivaldo Coetzee (wrist sprain) and Anele Ngcongca (ankle sprain) were assessed at the squad’s training session on Sunday afternoon (15 November) at People’s Park. Coetzee managed to complete the training without any discomfort while Ngcongca sat out the session as he was feeling pain.

It is still not clear whether he will be able to train with the squad at their final session on Monday, 16 November at the match venue.


HEAD-TO-HEAD:  South Africa vs Angola

  P   W   D   L   GF   GA
  11  7    3   1   15     7


20 January, 1996
v Angola 1-0 (Williams 57’)
African Nations Cup finals group A
Soccer City, Johannesburg
Coach - Clive Barker

8 February, 1998
v Angola 0-0
African Nations Cup finals group C
Omnisport stadium, Bobo-Dioulasso
Coach - Jomo Sono

3 October, 1998
v Angola 1-0 (Bartlett 86’)
African Nations Cup qualifying group 4
Soccer City, Johannesburg
Coach - Trott Moloto

20 June, 1999
v Angola 2-2 (Mkhalele 48’, Mudau 55’; Zico 70’, Jabaru 74’)
African Nations Cup qualifying group 4
Cidadela stadium, Luanda
Coach - Trott Moloto

15 January, 2002
v Angola 1-0 (Benni McCarthy 44’)
Friendly international
Mmabatho stadium
Coach - Carlos Queiroz

23 January, 2008
v Angola 1-1 (Elrio van Heerden 88’; Manucho 30’)
African Nations Cup finals group C
Tamale Sports stadium, Tamale
Coach - Carlos Alberto Parreira.

23 January, 2013
v Angola 2-0 (Siyabonga Sangweni 30’, Lehlohonolo Majoro 62’)
African Nations Cup Group A
Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
Coach - Gordon Igesund

16 June, 2015
v Angola 2-1 (Gabuza 45’, Patosi 68’; Christovao 25’)
Friendly international
Cape Town stadium
Coach - Ephraim Mashaba

17 October, 2015
v Angola 0-2 (Mateus 54’, Afonso 90’)
African Nations Championship qualifier
Rand stadium
Coach - Ephraim Mashaba

24 October, 2015
v Angola 2-1 (Fabricio 29’og, Lakay 90’; Gelson 43’)
African Nations Championship qualifier
11 November Stadium, Luanda
Coach - Ephraim Mashaba

13 November 2015
v Angola 3-1 (Rantie 14’, Gabuza 20’, Jali 82’, Gerson 2’)
1st Leg, Round 2 2016 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier
Estadio Nacional de Ombaka, Benguela
Coach – Ephraim Mashaba

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