Holiday package for Bafana- should they beat France

By Ofentse Mokae
21 June 2010

Bafana Bafana may treat themselves and their immediate family members at the Kruger National Park should they get through to the next round of the World Cup.

SANParks made the offer to the national squad who have the daunting task to beat the troubled French squad when they clash tomorrow at Mangaung stadium in Bloemfontein.

SANParks’ David Mabunda says the offer will be doubled, should the team make it through to the quarter-finals.

“The Kruger National Park is an icon of South Africa, and if our national team goes through to the next round, they will be claiming their place as true icons of the country too. It will be an honour to host them at South Africa’s most recognised tourist destination,” said Dr Mabunda.

The African National Congress Youth League on the other hand has called on all South Africans to continue supporting South Africa's national soccer team, Bafana Bafana.

“All South Africans should appreciate that support for Bafana Bafana is support for South Africa as a country and its ability to overcome all difficulties. Bafana Bafana needs the continued support by all South Africans, when they are not winning, because supporting the team only when they win is not real support,” said the league’s Floyd Shivambu.

Shivambu however raised concern about Bafana Captain Aaron Mokoena, saying they believe his inclusion in the squad should be re-visited.

“The coach and tactical team should honestly assess the Captain's readiness for the soccer match against France on Tuesday,” added Shivambu.

South Africa needs to score several goals in order to progress to the Round of 16.

Should the team be unable to qualify for the next round, they will be the first host nation ever to do so.