Chiefs players to join Bafana squad
After indicating that they would only release their players after playing against Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs FC players are expected to join Bafana Bafana camp by Sunday January 5.
NATURENA – According to the Kaiser Chiefs website, “South African Football Association (SAFA) is happy to report that it has reached an agreement with Kaizer Chiefs FC on the release of players to participate in the 2014 African Nations Championship tournament (2014 CHAN).”
SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan, said there will be no sanction against any team as no rule has been violated by anyone.
The Association on Friday held very constructive discussions with Kaizer Chiefs FC regarding the release of players.
“We are extremely grateful to Kaizer Chiefs for their continued patriotism in support of the National Team.”
The two parties agreed that Kaizer Chiefs FC will release the players as discussed between the coaches of the national team and Kaizer Chiefs FC.
Players are expected to join the National Team to ensure Bafana Bafana has a full strength squad by Sunday, 5 January 2014.
Kaiser Chiefs website quoted Jordaan, “We are extremely grateful to Kaizer Chiefs for their continued patriotism in support of the National Team.
“Our gratitude goes out to Mr Kaizer Motaung and Kaizer Chiefs for their long-standing and unstinting support of the National Team. They have always supported the National Team and we are very grateful for this patriotic gesture.
The two parties agreed that Kaizer Chiefs FC will release the players as discussed between the coaches of the national team and Kaizer Chiefs FC.
“We have no doubt that with the inclusion of Kaizer Chiefs players in the national squad, the team will be significantly strengthened for the CHAN tournament.”
Source: Kaiser Chiefs FC Website
