Benni

So Benni McCarthy has been called up again for Bafana Bafana. The new/old coach made his first new move. We’ll see if Benni comes because he’s a bit of a rocky character. All eyes are now on SA’s friendly game against Japan. A new start. But with a deadline ticking closer and closer.

The big test game against Japan, qualified for the world cup, will be played in PE on November 14. And then 3 days later in Bloemfontein, Bafana Bafana will play its last game of 2009 against Jamaica (not qualified for the world cup).

These are crucial games for the spirit of the nation. The bad vibe of Santana needs to be outlawed and a new dawn needs to rise.

Not that Benni is making big waves at his English club Blackburn Rovers these days, but Bafana Bafana’s goal scoring has been the biggest headache and thus all help is welcome. We live in hope. The (expected) return of Benni feels abit like the return of the lost, wild son. If Benni's for real he just needs to prove it on the pitch. That's all. It's up to him now!

And not that Perreira was a miracle man either when he coached Bafana Bafana in his first visit to SA. We didn’t qualify for the Africa Cup in Angola as a starter. But South Africa has this thing about expectations and a brighter future. So we live in hope. Indeed.