South Africa’s Khune Might Not Feature In Nigeria Clash

Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune is doubtful for their African Nations Championship (Chan) group A clash against Nigeria on Sunday, due to an ankle injury.
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“Khune sustained the injury on Wednesday when South Africa played to a one-all draw against Mali,” said the SA Football Association in a statement.
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“The No 1 goalkeeper is under the observation of the Bafana’s medical team and will be assessed overnight with coach Gordon Igesund taking a decision on Saturday morning whether he will available for the match or not.
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Igesund said Khune had been sent for a scan which revealed a grade one injury, and according to the team doctor the player would be sidelined for up to three or four days.
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“We will see tomorrow [Saturday],” said Igesund.
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“I have two capable goalkeepers who can be called up should Khune not recover on time, and it is going to be a blow to him and to us.”
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Igesund said managing the fitness of Khune would be crucial.
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”We have to look at the repercussions of playing him as we are eyeing the remaining matches of the tournament, and I don’t want to take that risk so I will be advised by the medical team how he feels.
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“Serious decisions have to be made as he is keen to play but the long-term effect might be dangerous.
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“Let’s not pre-empt anything now but rather wait for Saturday.”
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Khune did not train with the rest of the squad on Friday.