Bafana sufferes another injury blow

Moriri's announcement was made by the national team doctor, Ephraim Nematswerani. “Moriri sustained a knee injury in the practice game in Germiston on Saturday. It was the same right knee he injured playing for his club four weeks ago. After we took a scan at the hospital, it was obvious he could not continue and he has been released from camp," said Nematswerani.

Bafana Bafana Coach Joel Natalino Santana says this is a huge blow.

“This is not good for the team to have players leave camp due to injuries, I am left with 29 players but I won't bring anyone in Moriri's place as I have enough players in that position,” said Santana.

Meanwhile there are now four overseas-based players in camp.

Elrio van Heerden and Masilo Modubi, who both play in Belgium, have now been joined by Germany-based goalkeeper, Rowen Fernandez who arrived yesterday. Team captain Aaron Mokoena, who is based in England, jetted into the country this morning.

Bafana Bafana will face Mauritius in a training match on Saturday at the Germiston Stadium at 16h00. NO CAPS will be awarded for this clash.

Mauritius is expected in South Africa on Thursday, 28 May 2009.