Bonus row hits South Africa World Cup preparations
South Africa triumphed at 2022's Wafcon in Morocco after losing their four previous finals - in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018
Reports have suggested Banyana Banyana's players refused to take part because of a row over bonuses but Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe, president of the South African Football Players Union , has claimed they were actually prevented from taking part by Danny Jordaan, president of the South Africa Football Association .
Ellis, who retained her position in charge on the touchline throughout the game, was noticeably quiet when issuing instructions to the new team comprising players from local leagues.'Areas of deep concern' However, he also admitted the players have "areas of deep concern" when it comes to their World Cup contracts.
The choice of the Tsakane Stadium, 50km east of Johannesburg, is also thought to have been a concern for the players due to the pitch's poor grass coverage. The venue does not host games in the national Premier Soccer League.Bonus row goes global The disruption to Banyana Banyana's preparations has even forced the country's sports minister, Zizi Kodwa, to contact both Jordaan and Safpu.
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