Itumeleng Khune's inclusion in the SA under-23 team may have sparked outrage, but goalkeeper Jody February says he is not threatened by his rival's presence in the Rio-bound squad.
Under-23 coach Owen da Gama named Khune as one of the overage players in the Olympic team a few days ago and the decision elicited furious opposition from the cynics.
But February told Sunday Times he does not want anyone to fight unnecessary battles on his behalf as he intends to challenge for the No1 jersey the old-fashioned way - through hard work.
"We do not have to be upset that Khune has come in," February said.
"The way we look at it, (fellow goalkeeper) Nkosingiphile Gumede and I will learn from him."
February not threatened by Khune's presence in Rio-bound squad
Itumeleng Khune's inclusion in the SA under-23 team may have sparked outrage, but goalkeeper Jody February says he is not threatened by his rival's presence in the Rio-bound squad.
Under-23 coach Owen da Gama named Khune as one of the overage players in the Olympic team a few days ago and the decision elicited furious opposition from the cynics.
But February told Sunday Times he does not want anyone to fight unnecessary battles on his behalf as he intends to challenge for the No1 jersey the old-fashioned way - through hard work.
"We do not have to be upset that Khune has come in," February said.
"The way we look at it, (fellow goalkeeper) Nkosingiphile Gumede and I will learn from him."
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