Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has secured a partnership to fly the six Bafana Bafana players dropped from Hugo Brooss final squad to Mexico, ensuring they can watch South Africas opening match against the hosts on June 11.
The six players Brandon Petersen, Patrick Maswanganyi, Thabiso Monyane, Thapelo Morena, Lebohang Maboe and Brooklyn Poggenpoel were devastated last week during a presidential dinner when they were cut from the head coachs official 26-man Fifa World Cup squad.
McKenzie announced that South African clothing brand Old School has stepped in to fully sponsor the players travel and accommodation costs for the trip. The minister said the six deserved to be at the World Cup as they were part of the teams qualification journey.
