South Africa 2010 World Cup Team

South Africa Football Team Profile & Form

It is not unfair to question whether South Africa would have earned a place at the Football World Cup on merit. The South African football team qualified a tournament host, but was in dismal form during the run up to the tournament, failing to qualify for the African Cup of Nations.

Management instability and infighting amongst management led to a series of poor performances that included losses to minnows like Iceland. Crisis in the team eventually led to the re-appointment of World Cup winning coach Carlos Alberto Perreira.

Despite Perreira’s presence, a miracle would be required for this team to make it through to the knockout rounds of the tournament.

Quick Facts

Nickname: Bafana Bafana
Coach: Carlos Perreira
Confederation: CAF
Best World Cup Performance: Group Stages
Highest FIFA Ranking: 16
Key Players: Teko Modise

South Africa World Cup Betting Tip

There is little to suggest that South Africa will emerge past the group stages of the 2010 Football World Cup. Football fans looking to make money off this football team are probably best off taking whatever odds are available on lay bets at the betting exchanges. When placing match bets on South Africa expect low scoring affairs, as the team’s defence looks to be its biggest asset.