/ 18 January 1999

CRIPPLED BAFANA OFF TO MAURITIUS

BAFANA Bafana have suffered a series of setbacks just 48 hours before flying to Mauritius for an African Nations Cup qualifier on January 23. A knee injury rules out Swiss-based striker Shaun Bartlett, midfield anchor John Moeti has been suspended by Orlando Pirates and wingback Steve Lekoelea was briefly detained by police at the weekend for reckless driving. Bartlett has been replaced by Pollen Ndlanya from Kaizer Chiefs while the fate of Pirates team mates Moeti and Lekoelea is likely to be decided on Tuesday.