Ex-Kaizer Chiefs boss Gavin Hunt has known as for Zakhele Lepasa to begin for Bafana Bafana in opposition to Nigeria within the AFCON semi-finals. Is there a way to his insanity?
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Hunt desires Lepasa in for Bafana
Former Kaizer Chiefs boss Gavin Hunt has indicated he wouldn’t thoughts seeing Zakhele Lepasa come into the aspect to face Nigeria to companion Evidence Makgopa in assault. His rationale is that Lepasa would current a bodily, direct risk to Nigeria’s central defensive trio of Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong and Fulham’s Calvin Bassey. However, that may imply Hugo Broos wants to change a aspect he’s not tinkered with in 4 consecutive matches. Who would come out if Lepasa have been to are available in? Some fans online believe Percy Tau should make way.
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AFCON semifinal will probably be a decent affair
Ronwen Williams made historical past along with his penalty-shootout heroics in opposition to Cape Verde, saving 4 spot-kicks to see Bafana via to this stage. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Chippa United keeper Stanley Nwabili (a rumoured goal for Kaizer Chiefs), has saved 4 clear sheets within the event. The Super Eagles haven’t conceded because the event’s opening day in a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea. Williams has saved three shutouts for South Africa. Needless to say, a single aim may sway this grand event.
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