Even though he speaks perfect English, the former air traffic controller insists that only his nation's first language will be used.
"The president of the [Cape Verde] republic told us before we left to go out there and speak our own language, which is Portuguese. We have to raise it to the same level as English and French,” Antunes said.
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The Blue Sharks mentor also initially refused to speak to the media after his team completed training in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, yesterday.
However, he soon backtracked on this and agreed to allow interviews before a training session planned for Dobsonville Stadium tonight.
Cape Verde take on Bafana Bafana at Soccer City on Saturday at 6pm.
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Hahahahahahah editor you can be tricky, i thought you were talking about Stuart Baxter.
I also agree that CV coach iyaphapha. How can he compare our strong Gordon's 11 with Nyawana's right leg by saying that we are weak?
Our Gordon'11 eleven will suprise many like other underdogs who went on to win the WC such as Brazil, Spain & Germany.
Our secrete tactics may look like Micheal Jackson's hidden hand in a clove, Whooh! Whoo! but they are brilliant. They will make this CV coach speak English.
In Gordon's 11 we have a messiah. In Gordon's 11 we have a world beater and in Nyawana we have a WC 2010 hero.
I also had the same in mind.
Remember to be patriotic & support our Gordon's 11. Which team in the AFCON has a world cup hero in its starting 11? Only SA a a true hero in Nyawana, so one will touch us.
Lets much confused in mediocrity... Viva Gordon viva!
hahahah i have to agree with you my pastor, we need to be patriotic and support Gordon 11. Who will want to miss witnessing the ever elegant Parker taking corners and making them throw-ins for opponents in the other side of the pitch.
With those overlaps and perfect crosses of Siboniso Gaxa the Afcon trophy is home, done and dusted.
I hear Yeye is looking good this time around.
Speak your home language my friend. Our coach can't speak a single African language.
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Stop being unpatriotic, champ. Our coach can speak all South African official languages, he is just not showing his tongue.
I thought they were referring to Stuart Baxter by \"CV Coach\" and i wondered how the matriculant drop out Matoho was going to understand him.
shapa bafana..till they realize where they are and they speak 11 languages...
Lets much confused in mediocrity... Viva Gordon viva!
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Mgugudi: The Treble Addict you almost had me worried there... I was just about to post a slanderours comment directed at you.... Mara nu I'm at ease I'm with you now..... hehehehehehe...
\"CV coach to use only Portuguese\\"
Hahahahahahah editor you can be tricky, i thought you were talking about Stuart Baxter.
LOL mxm ey but some ppl bayaphapha ne
Rise khosi
Since I became a Patriot, i am making so many spelling mistakes in this blog. Is this how it feel to be on the other side of the fence with intellectuals like All NPSL Penties, Joe Banana, The phefeni Boy, Gucciman et al?
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Hehehehehehhehehe.... 10 out of 10 My Champ.....
Is the grass greener that side....?
Are the woman more attractive that side...?
Is the music nicer over the fence My Champ...?
Is Jacob Zuma the best president of all time...?
Is Phefeni B' really a tranverstite Robocop....?
Tell us Champ....
Hahahahahahah editor you can be tricky, i thought you were talking about Stuart Baxter.
LOL LOL LOL Baxter the CV Coach