/ 31 March 1999

VONK, MASINGA TO MISS GABON GAME

BAFANA Bafana will be short two high-profile players for the upcoming Gabon match in Libreville next Saturday as striker Phil Masinga and goalkeeper Hans Vonk will be out of commission due to important European league matches. South African Football Association officials and coach Trott Moloto agreed the team has sufficient depth to let Masinga and Vonk play for their clubs. Rangers’ Keryn Jordan will replace Masinga while Chiefs’ Brian Baloyi will mind the nets. Pierre Issa will jet in from Marseille for the match after a Uefa cup tie. Jordan is looking for a mid-season boost as his form has slumped somewhat.