And then there were two …

Steve Komphela and Gordon Igesund the final two for Bafana

Posted: 18 June 2012 Time: 03:51 pm

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The race to become the next Bafana Bafana coach has become a two-horse one, with Gordon Igesund and Steve Komphela the two men in the running.

Safa sources reveal that the Moroka Swallows and Free State Stars coaches will make a final presentation to the executive committee on June 30, after which the decision will be made on who succeeds Pitso Mosimane.

Neil Tovey, Shakes Mashaba, Igesund and Gavin Hunt were interviewed last Thursday, while Komphela only met the panel today after leading the national team to a 3-0 win against Gabon on Friday evening.

But it was Igesund and Komphela who impressed most – and it is now one of those two who will become the next Bafana coach.

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mthistar123
posted: 04:12 pm
Gordon deserve the Job based on his experience.... May the best man win.
Anonymous
posted: 04:16 pm
I knew dat but then there's still nothing will stop the committee to put kompela as coach!
Anonymous
posted: 04:16 pm
It is sad that a decision will be based on how good your presentation is, than how good you are in as far as coaching is concerned. Its sad that Shakes wont get this job. He is the most deserving man from the 5 that were interviewed.
Gucci Man
posted: 04:16 pm
Obviously all the fingers are pointing to one direction now = Gordon Ingesund
Da Optimal
posted: 04:19 pm
Gordon Coach< Khompela assistant and get rid of that brazillian with santana tendencies. Employ Gerald Raphahlela as kitmanager.
Anonymous
posted: 04:28 pm
Komphela de coach forouk khan n mnqithi as assistant tebogo moloi kit manager
Anonymous
posted: 04:29 pm
Both these two are what the country needs right now.also feel sorry for bra shakes he is a good coach,but next time bra shakes keep up the good work.
Anonymous
posted: 04:29 pm
Sometimes things will make you wonder.Why isn't the decision being made now.What is there to be figured out that cannot be done?.

Can one game make you a good coach?If Komphela lost the game on friday will he be in contention?Obviously no,so why is this dragging?
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 04:30 pm
Safa taking for a ride, obvuosly the will give Gordon the head coach job and Khompela as an assistant.....but our football is in crisis and the SAFA leadership has failed us together with Pitso, they should step down.
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 04:31 pm
Safa is taking us for a ride, obvuosly the will give Gordon the head coach job and Khompela as an assistant.....but our football is in crisis and the SAFA leadership has failed us together with Pitso, they should step down.
Tsimane
posted: 04:31 pm
Gordon = coach+ Steve= assisstant= Bafana Success
Donald Duck
posted: 04:32 pm
@Da Optimal: 2012-06-18 16:19

ur spot on mate. it's pretty obvious that it's SAFA's plan as well. it looks like the brazillian assistant dayz are numbered. Gordon will be coach assisted by Steve.
Anonymous
posted: 04:35 pm
I would love if safa can gave Kompela da chance, then if we see no defference bring Igusand. It seems as if Kompela can make what we want as suppoters.
Gold & Black lamborghini
posted: 04:37 pm
Nemathandani... was taking note during the presentation.... so that he can use Steve's quotes to update his Facebook status...

We all knew your BIG English might get you the job...
Anonymous
posted: 04:40 pm
Didn't Komphela fail the nation at under 23 level? In all fairness, Gordon deserves a chance. This is not an English speaking test, it is a national team coaching post.
Anonymous
posted: 04:44 pm
Gordon Igesund
Nebo
posted: 04:46 pm

Believe me SAFA wil suprise many people first dey Appoint Pitso instead of Hunt bcos of Equite now it can also work for Steve.
joejuju
posted: 04:48 pm
I agree Gordon deserve this Job I am tired with this highly educated coaches that will explain a defeat in shakes spear english , yet so close but so far, buccaneer untill khosi change the slogan from rise to rice .
The Ghost
posted: 04:50 pm
What's all this dilly dallying when we all know that Igesund is the man for the job. Just make it official, and let Komphela be the assistant period. I am telling you guys, it is Igesund or bust. Never has there been a coach who can create something out of nothing. Who would have thought Moroka Swallows of all teams would have given us a run for our money?
The Ghost
posted: 04:52 pm
joejuju: 2012-06-18 16:48 [ Report ]

I agree Gordon deserve this Job I am tired with this highly educated coaches that will explain a defeat in shakes spear english , yet so close but so far, buccaneer untill khosi change the slogan from rise to rice .

HAHA! Ba zo riza nini? When are they going to rise?
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