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On tenterhooks

These have been tough times for all. The economy is down and jobs are facing a bloodbath. We all need a fix to get through these trying times.

These have been tough times for all. The economy is down and jobs are facing a bloodbath. We all need a fix to get through these trying times.

We turn to our sporting heroes for some respite. For an hour or two we can afford to forget our troubles.

With the PSL season having come to an end so as to accommodate preparations for the Confederations Cup, the next few weeks will be full of angst for many football fans.

Perhaps they can pass the time like former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker has. The AmaZulu coach believes that our national football team could actually reach the semifinals of the Confed Cup.

Well, someone did say that sport is the new opiate of the people.

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