Kekana withdraws from Bafana squad after family bereavement
Bafana Bafana midfielder Hlompho Kekana has been granted compassionate leave after suffering a family bereavement.
Hlompho Kekana (Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix)
SAfa spokesperson Dominic Chimhavi confirmed that as a result of a family tragedy the Sundowns midfielder Kekana has been allowed to leave the team’s Polokwane camp and return home.
Kekana was excused from the Bafana camp following the passing of one of his family members in a car accident, which included his two-year old daughter. The child, however, was unharmed.
Tiyani Mabunda is set to replace his Mamelodi Sundowns teammate in the squad.
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has already had to deal with the absence of Andile Jali and Bongani Zungu, both of whom are suspended for Friday’s game against Senegal.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Siphiwe Tshabalala and Mulomowandau Mathoho have joined training in Polokwane on Tuesday morning.
