World Cup Preview - South Africa

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup less than 4 months away, its time to breakdown the 32 teams that will be participating in The Great Tournament. First up is the host nation, South Africa.


Official Name: South African Football Association

Nickname: Bafana Bafana

FIFA Confederation: CAF (Africa)

FIFA Code: RSA

How They Qualified: Host Nation

World Cup Appearances (Incuding 2010): 3rd

Best WC Finish: Korea/Japan 2002, 1 Win - eliminated Group Stage

World Cup Record (MP: Wins - Draws - Losses): 6: 1W - 2D - 3L

Head Coach: Carlos Alberto Parreira

Most Capped Player (# of caps): Aaron Mokoena (99)

All-Time Goal Scoring Leader (# of goals): Benni McCarthy (35)

Brief Footballing History:
South Africa wass one of the founding members of the Confederation of African Football in 1956.

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