The Orlando Pirates man – one of the national team’s stars during the Africa Cup of Nations – had to pull out of the squad ahead of Saturday’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic after aggravating a leg injury.
Gordon Igesund has called up Kaizer Chiefs defender Erick Mathoho to reinforce the heart of defence, and Nthethe says he has faith in his former clubmate’s abilities.
The Bloemfontein Celtic captain also believes that the return of Morgan Gould from injury will help to stabilise the defence ahead of the crucial encounter.
“Personally I believe that not having Siya is a big blow for us,” Nthethe says. “He’s a quality player, but the player who has been called up, Mathoho, he is also very good.
“Having Morgan back means a lot because he has been here for a while and he brings a lot of experience; it makes the rest of us comfortable and we believe we can do well in this game.
“There are some players who are injured, but it’s part of the game and we just need to focus on our coming game.”
Chiefs left-back Tsepo Masilela was also forced to pull out and has been replaced by Mamelodi Sundowns’ Tebogo Langerman.
Bafana Bafana are currently in third place in Group A with two points, two behind log leaders Ethiopia and a point behind their next opponents.
However, Nthethe is hopeful they will build on their performances at the Nations Cup and make use of their home-ground advantage.
“It’s going to be a tough one although we are playing at home, but we just need to use that to our advantage,” he says.
“We are sure that our supporters will be there cheering for us and they would like to see us moving forward. We promise that we won’t disappoint them.”
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Orlando Pirates top of the South African Reserve League
Posted: 19 March 2013Time: 12:09 pm
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Orlando Pirates are still leading the Reserve League standings, despite having not played in yesterday’s round of games.
The Buccaneers are top of the log with 16 points from six games, having won five and drawn one.
They are three points better off than second-placed Jomo Cosmos, who beat Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 yesterday. Downs are down in sixth place in the eight-team log with just 10 points from nine matches.
University of Pretoria are on 12 points following yesterday 1-1 draw with bottom-placed Bidvest Wits, as are Moroka Swallows, who played out to a 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs in a game that saw Jimmy Tau make his return to action following a lengthy injury lay-off.
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So Nthethe GRASSHOPPER ndini, yekela ukuringa intethe
Jali's interview with all access mzansi at the Davinci hotel interviewd by Jason a white presenter presented by Phabi Moloi.
Now lets listen and then argue why people say Jali is unable to speak English. watch and listen, he speak like Khune,Shabba,Legwathi, its like most soccer stars, u dont expect them to be eloquent, but they can hear and respond appropriately.
lets watch and learn. .
win for BB.
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I love my Pirates because they never come to the media and promise us heaven and earth but you know come the match day they will always deliver a great product for you in terms of results..! Keep on yada yading boys but one thing I know we will be watching Brazil 2014 together in the comfort of your homes..!!
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u mean media neva goes to them
posted: 01:14 pm | Report
GinoFeelo Balotella: awukhe uyeke ama quick fix, umntwana sebemdlile wena ufika uyafaka nawe, ngoba edakiwe.
Feelo: we are not desperate to qualify for Brasil 2014 but we are desperate for change and development, we want to see a way forward not perpetual constant failure being repeated and re-invented in a different form.
mina nawe sikhuluma ngazwi linye kodwa wena uyesaba ukuthatha i risk.
Lets rebuild now and compromise going to Brasil, Look at what Egypt did, Look at Ghana and also look at Nigeria while not loosing sight to what Brasil has achieved since 2010WC.
We can bring these young players but is Gordon the right man for the job, does he have vision and development methods in his genes. Can he create a way and a system of identity for SA.
Gordon must step down.
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I feel you but you know that G.I. cant do it alone...the bullfrog Nematandani and his cohorts fanele babhidlizwe out...and then we can start working..
Lets have development structures that are sustainable and not produce players who were ballboys when Graham Louw was still playing but now babizwa ngezintwana i.e. Manyisa..
The system of youngbloods should be instilled in domestic teams too...check Spain, the oldest player at Barcelona is 35 and Pirates has uLekgwathi who is about 45 in real age...
We cant neglect the 2014 thingy..we have been down and out for almost 17 years deep KING...we have to redeem ourselves ngayo lecompetition.
Zincane lezintwana....if you look at your youngblood wish list, you will discover that half of the squad is non-regular players kuma team abo...so the problem should be adressed holistically..
posted: 01:34 pm | Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=-Xc7ffy71S8&NR=1
Jali's interview with all access mzansi at the Davinci hotel interviewd by Jason a white presenter presented by Phabi Moloi.
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Dunno whether why bona but awubheke nale boss...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ_IubBKmvM
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I never engage retards..!!