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EYES ON THE BALL: Bafana Bafana striker Katlego Mphela wins the ball against Ivory Coast's Igor Lolo during the 2011 Nelson Mandela Challenge at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Photo: THEMBINKOSI DWAYISA

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South Africa are negotiating a prestige friendly against the five-time world champions to be played in September.

The match is likely to be played either in Brazil, the US or in Europe, but not in South Africa where the "Selecao" have been four times before.

The date of the match is either Friday September 7 or Tuesday September 11. A final contract is being negotiated with the South African Football Association this week, sources have disclosed, and the game could be officially announced before the end of the week.

Brazil, who have lost their last two friendlies which were hosted in the US this month, had originally proposed the game on September 11 but are now seeking to play four days earlier.

Safa have already cancelled plans for an August friendly, so the match against the Brazilians would be the first for the new coach - who is going to be Gordon Igesund or Steve Komphela.

The mother body had originally sought to organise a match against a neighbouring country on September 5 or 6 before heading off to Brazil. But with the change of dates, Brazil will come first and then there will be a home game on September 11 or 12 against African opposition.

Already confirmed for the rest of the year is an away match against Poland on October 12, and Safa are expected to name opponents for another game on October 16, this time on home soil.

On November 14, reigning African champions Zambia will be opponents for the annual Nelson Mandela Challenge, and from just after Christmas, when the team is expected to get together for the final preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, there will be another three warm-up games.

It means the new coach will have eight warm-up games before the Afcon finals kick off at Soccer City in January.

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Jun 20, 2012

TrippleXXX

@Sowetan

Do you call Brazil "Fire"????

They are also struggling like us and they are no longer the feared team in the world, so it can go eaither way.
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Jun 20, 2012

Keafixa

this are teams we want to play against not Tanzania
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Jun 20, 2012

Publc2

It means the new coach will have eight warm-up games before the Afcon finals kick off at Soccer City in January.
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Can't wait to see Gordon in all those games!

Viva GI
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Jun 20, 2012

Stumaeza

It means the new coach will have eight warm-up games before the Afcon finals kick off at Soccer City in January.
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It means the new coach (Steve) will be fired after all eight games and then Gordon will be hired...South African Fools Association!
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Jun 20, 2012

SAMONYOBINYOBI

oh please, not September 11 (9/11)
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Jun 20, 2012

MarryMe

I wish they appoint Gordon then we will beat Brazil.
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Jun 20, 2012

Vhampfarele

I think Brazil dont deserve to be called lyk dat bcoz they are underperforming at the present atleast Spain would have gave us a Serious Match, viva Gordon VIva
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Jun 20, 2012

1andonlybucs

well its good to finally play against a top national team. outside africa. this is going to be a tough test for the boys... and mr Gordon will do the job. as for steve hai assistance is good for him!!!
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Jun 20, 2012

micoh

Yes Brazil is struggling but they still have more talent than all PSL teams combined. They went pound to pound wit the experienced Argentines. Ba lo reja bafana bale.
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Jun 20, 2012

vacosha

thnk even if brazil they a nt gud enough but they will open the eyes 4 them.wonder why safa dnt challenge teams lyk spain,germany,uraguay,nertherlands n other big teams ..........they scared or wat..
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