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Josephs told the Bafana technical team to withdraw him from the 2014 World Cup qualifiers next month and not to call again in future.

The Pirates shot-stopper is annoyed at having to play second fiddle to Itumeleng Khune.

Josephs refused to comment yesterday, but his friend and roommate when the Buccaneers are in camp, McCarthy, spoke on his behalf.

"It's plain to see that the manager (Pitso Mosimane) has his own ideas on who to play irrespective of which other goalkeepers are around," said McCarthy, who quit Bafana before but changed his mind.

"The No1 jersey is always taken. And for Moeneeb, once you reach 30 and are not achieving your goals, it's best to stay where you are most happy," he said.

"When he explained his reasons, the man just broke out crying. I tried to put myself in his shoes and I realised if I was in his shoes, I would have done exactly the same," McCarthy said.

"Hopefully it will work out and people will not hate him for it. They must just try and put themselves in that sort of situation as well, especially once you hit 30."

Josephs' situation reached boiling point when Khune was again chosen ahead of him during Bafana's friendly international against Senegal in February at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Mosimane is yet to confirm whether he will call up a replacement for Josephs, but he does prefer having four goalkeepers in camp.

Josephs has requested a meeting with Mosimane, but the coach has, in response, asked the Pirates vice-captain to write a letter to him to explain why he has quit the national team.

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Fri May 24 07:29:36 SAST 2013 ::

May 23, 2012

PHUMA_LANGA_SIKOTHE

vele namanje wena Slimkat.

yho yho mense the Sea Robber's ship was cruising in the streets of JHB CBD what an exhilarating atmosphere, the deafening sound of vuvuzelas chanting & singing of supports in their full Ghost regalia; Double Treble Champs displaying all their season's achievements.

WOW...that's when I thanked the Almighty for giving me the wisdom to choose the ordinary team with extraordinary ambitions

Once Always Forever Tsotsi yase Manzini!
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May 23, 2012

Ditete

mfana o ke stlaela gampi, Benny umu tsentse ka tlogo
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May 23, 2012

Keafixa

U are right Josephs
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May 23, 2012

ancnduntsu

@Keafixa
You sound clever,STUPID.
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May 23, 2012

ancnduntsu

@PHUMA LANGA SIKOTHE
Do you understand,ENGLISH,BLOODY AGENT?
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May 23, 2012

ancnduntsu

@Ditete
AGREE 200%!!!
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May 23, 2012

PHUMA_LANGA_SIKOTHE

AAG NEE MAN, HIER KOM 'N DING! RAAK G@TVOL VAN DIE’ K@K KWAAAAAA,


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May 23, 2012

Buc4life

Morning All
I think Moeneeb is right. He gets called up, but he never plays. This is exactly the same thing that happened to Benni when he was playing for Bafana. He would be called up, only to play for 5-10 minutes. Itumeleng Khune is a very good goalkeeper. He is not likely to be dethroned by Moeneeb. So, I think it is a wise move by DTC no 1 keeper.


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May 23, 2012

Buc4life

ancnduntsu
Morning. So, early in the morning, u insult everyone who disagrees with u.
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May 23, 2012

PHUMA_LANGA_SIKOTHE

ancnduntsu
@PHUMA LANGA SIKOTHE
Do you understand,ENGLISH,BLOODY AGENT?
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