South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle' - Reuters
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South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, faced a delay in their departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to visa issues affecting some players and officials. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie criticized the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the 'embarrassing' situation and called for accountability.
The South African national football team's departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was postponed due to visa challenges for some players and officials. The South African Football Association (SAFA) is working to resolve the issue, and the team will continue training in Johannesburg until departure.
Bafana Bafana's departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was delayed due to visa issues affecting some players and officials. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie criticized the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the 'embarrassing' situation and called for accountability.
South Africa's national football team's departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was delayed due to visa issues affecting some players and officials. The South African Football Association (SAFA) is working to resolve the issue, and the team will continue training in Johannesburg until departure.
Bafana Bafana's departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was delayed due to visa issues affecting some players and officials. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie criticized the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the 'embarrassing' situation and called for accountability.
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