WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Siphiwe Tshabalala back as SA’s talisman
Siphiwe Tshabalala marks his return to the South African national team after an absence of almost four years, when the side takes on Senegal in must-win home and away World Cup qualifiers over the next week. Tshabalala will look to add to his 88 caps and would not have been called up if coach Stuart Baxter did not see an active role for him in the side. The Kaizer Chiefs playmaker has netted 12 goals for his country and often came up with a stunner when it was needed most. It is also worth noting that Bafana have never been on the losing side when Tshabalala has found the back of the net. Here is a look at his five best goals in a national team jersey ahead of the first game against the Senegalese in Polokwane on Friday. SA 3 PARAGUAY 0 — 26/3/2008 — Friendly Tshabalala’s first goal for Bafana was one of his best as he exchanged a one-two with Benni McCarthy before executing a superb chip over the Paraguay goalkeeper. It was also Bafana’s first win over South American opposition and...
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