South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach
Summary
The South African national soccer team has left for their World Cup training camp in Mexico without assistant coach Helman Mkhalele, who could not get a U.S. visa in time. The team’s departure was delayed by visa issues but now they are preparing for their first match against Mexico on June 11.Key Facts
- The South African team flew from Johannesburg to Pachuca, Mexico, to prepare for the World Cup.
- Assistant coach Helman Mkhalele did not travel because his U.S. visa was denied without explanation.
- The team’s departure was delayed by visa problems caused by administrative errors from the South African Football Association (SAFA).
- SAFA president Danny Jordaan criticized the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg for not providing reasons for the visa denial.
- South Africa will play a friendly game against Jamaica before their opening World Cup match against Mexico in Mexico City.
- The South African coach, Hugo Broos, said the team is focused on the upcoming matches despite recent travel difficulties.
- South Africa is in Group A and will also play against Czechia and South Korea.
- This is South Africa’s fourth World Cup appearance, and they hope to advance beyond the group stage for the first time.
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