Despite trying to formulate a long-term strategy, they mostly had to put the team together at the last minute, he says
SA Under-23 coach David Notoane at a training session at Dobsonville Stadium on March 22. Picture: GALLO IMAGES/LEFTY SHIVAMBU
An emotionally drained SA U-23 part-time coach David Notoane blamed lack of proper preparation for the side’s failure to qualify for the U-23 African Cup of Nations and 2024 Olympic Games.Their goalless draw with the Republic of the Congo in Brazzaville on Monday caused them to exit in the third and final round of qualifying on away goals after a 1-1 draw in the home leg at Dobsonville Stadium last Thursday.
“It’s an emotional, draining outcome [because] these are the dreams we live for as coaches, to go to these major tournaments,” he said.“We were so close and yet so far, and it’s unfortunate that most of the time one had to deal with last-minute situations in putting the team together, despite efforts to try to formulate a long-term strategy that will give the team good preparations.
“[Boitumelo] Radiopane had two one-on-ones, and at the end Mduduzi Shabalala had a breakthrough on transition play, on a platter to finish; unfortunately again it was all down to decision-making.“I’m disappointed, but the boys put up a gallant fight under difficult conditions and we are going out on the away-goal rule.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Notoane blames lack of preparation after Afcon qualification failureNotoane blames lack of preparation after Afcon qualification failure: SA under-23 mentor David Notoane, who's been working on a freelance basis since replacing Owen Da Gama in 2019, has attributed their failure to qualify for the upcoming U23 Afcon to…
Read more »
Notoane blames lack of preparation after Afcon qualification failureSA under-23 mentor David Notoane, who's been working on a freelance basis since replacing Owen Da Gama in 2019, has attributed their failure to qualify for the upcoming U23 Afcon to poor preparations.
Read more »
SA U23 fail to book AFCON berth | KickOffThe South African U-23 side will not be competing at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations after they failed to defeat Congo Brazzaville on Monday evening. Read more ▶️
Read more »
SA U23's AFCON & Olympic Hopes Ended In Congo | Soccer LadumaOlympic hopes ended! South Africa's U23 side did not qualify for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations after failing to beat Congo Brazzaville on Monday evening. SLSiya Read more:
Read more »
South African Under-23 Men's Team Miss Out On AFCON and OlympicsUnder-23 Men's Team Miss Out on AFCON and Olympics: SouthAfrica Afcon U23 Soccer olympics
Read more »
Johannes hopeful U23s will book Afcon spotJohannes hopeful U23s will book Afcon spot: “We would have liked to win at home, but it's not over. We believe in our talent and the guys are more than capable to go out there and win,'' the 21-year-old Johannes, who's a SuperSport United player, said.
Read more »