Steve Komphela, Gordon Igesund, Gavin Hunt, Shakes Mashaba and Neil Tovey, were asked on Thursday to make a presentation on their strategies and vision after the technical committee, headed by Fanyana Sibanyoni, had held an urgent meeting.

This meant the post would not be advertised, as Safa vice-president Mwelo Nonkonyana had initially indicated on Wednesday.

“The committee developed a set of criterion for the appointment of the coach, key of which was that Safa would only consider a local coach for the position,” Safa said in a statement on Friday.

“This eliminated a large number of the potential applicants.

“The committee developed 12 criteria that they believe are critical for the coach, and then identified five coaches that they decided were best suited to those criteria, based on their knowledge of local coaches.

“The five coaches were contacted on Thursday, 7 June, as well as their clubs, to request if they were prepared to come and do a presentation to the selection panel that will interview them.”  The interview and presentation process would start next week with the final recommendation to the association’s national executive committee (NEC) expected before June 30.

“All of the coaches have agreed to be interviewed, and will be provided with the agreed set of criteria and given a maximum of two hours for presentation and the interview,” the statement read.

“This process will start next week Wednesday, 13 June, and conclude the following Monday, 18 June.

“The final recommended candidate will be presented to the NEC on 30 June or earlier.”  Safa chief executive Robin Petersen said they wanted former Bafana coach and Jomo Cosmos chairman, Jomo Sono, as well as Kaizer Chiefs executive chairman, Kaizer Motaung, to serve in the selection panel.

“The selection panel will consist, as a core, of members of the technical committee together with the Safa technical director and CEO, and the chairperson of the international board/commercial committee,” Petersen said.

“We are also going to approach Jomo Sono and Kaizer Motaung to serve on the panel.

“Additional members might also be appointed in broader consultation.”  Pitso Mosimane was sacked earlier this week, with Komphela taking over on an interim base ahead of their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Botswana in Gaborone on Saturday.

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Jun 8, 2012

Mbongo

Lets face the reality. Who is the best coach amongst these five coaches? The answer is clear, Gordon Igusund. Actual Pitso should have been fired long time ago with this Nematandani. Fire Nematandani also and South African soccer is going to change. Why did it take so long to realised that Pitso was useless. Whereever Pitso is going to coach is gonna fail as long as he still arrogant.
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Jun 8, 2012

Gusheshe

BEE = mashaba or komphela
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Jun 8, 2012

papzola

For me Gordon is a rite man. He can make team play and knows how to approach media. He's a coach who can make a team play and make players enjoy themselves without restricting them. That's my choice!!!!
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Jun 8, 2012

1andonlybucs

Gordon Igesund can do the job. and he can reshape bafana bafana. others are just gonna follow Pitso!!
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Jun 8, 2012

TKay

I dont think the problem is entirely with the coach even the players themselves play a role in our losses
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Jun 8, 2012

Bdoobs

Please no Neil Tovey, any of they guys, but not Mkoko. What has he do savuke sezwa?
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Jun 8, 2012

DeOvi

why motaung is supposed to be in the selection panel and not Khoza.....this is not good at all
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Jun 8, 2012

Phunyukabemphethe

SAFA can still hire Sir Alex Ferguson but they still not going to win. The problem is with the players and this so call appearance fees plus salary for tournament ,I guess in other country there is no appearance fees, pls correct me if wrong
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Jun 8, 2012

Stumaeza

Shakes & Mokoko....no ways. Gordon is the right candidate and he must also get rid of all the underperforming players if he wants to succeed.
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Jun 8, 2012

Publc2

DeOvi
why motaung is supposed to be in the selection panel and not Khoza.....this is not good at all
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If they were to appoint a CEO at SAFA,or a CEO at FIFA or any possible position at the highest rank,that's where the Dr is needed.

Hope you have been answered!
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