Aaron Mokoena

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - A visit by President Jacob Zuma to inspect his troops on the eve of battle has given Confederations Cup hosts South Africa a huge boost ahead of Sunday’s opener against Iraq, captain Aaron Mokoena said. Bafana Bafana (The Boys) go into the Group A confrontation with the Asian champions at Ellis Park in high spirits with, according to their Brazilian coach Joel Santana, no injury worries despite a lingering question mark over Teko Modise’s fitness. And the charismatic South African head of state’s seal of approval at a Saturday morning training session has only heightened spirits in Santana’s squad. “President Zuma ... Read Full Story

A visit by President Jacob Zuma to inspect his troops on the eve of battle has given Confederations Cup hosts South Africa a huge boost ahead of Sunday's opener against Iraq, captain Aaron Mokoena said. Bafana Bafana (The Boys) go into the Group A confrontation with the Asian champions at Ellis Park in high spirits with, according to their Brazilian coach Joel Santana, no injury worries despite a lingering question mark over Teko Modise's fitness. And the charismatic South African head of state's seal of approval at a Saturday morning training session has only heightened spirits in Santana's squad. "President Zuma made our day," ... Read Full Story

A visit by President Jacob Zuma to inspect his troops on the eve of battle has given Confederations Cup hosts South Africa a huge boost ahead of Sunday's opener against Iraq, captain Aaron Mokoena said. Bafana Bafana (The Boys) go into the Group A confrontation with the Asian champions at Ellis Park in high spirits with, according to their Brazilian coach Joel Santana, no injury worries despite a lingering question mark over Teko Modise's fitness. And the charismatic South African head of state's seal of approval at a Saturday morning training session has only heightened spirits in Santana's squad. "President Zuma made our day," ... Read Full Story

A visit by President Jacob Zuma to inspect his troops on the eve of battle has given Confederations Cup hosts South Africa a huge boost ahead of Sunday's opener against Iraq, captain Aaron Mokoena said. Bafana Bafana (The Boys) go into the Group A confrontation with the Asian champions at Ellis Park in high spirits with, according to their Brazilian coach Joel Santana, no injury worries despite a lingering question mark over Teko Modise's fitness. And the charismatic South African head of state's seal of approval at a Saturday morning training session has only heightened spirits in Santana's squad. "President Zuma made our day," ... Read Full Story

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