Chairman of the South African Football Association in the Free State region of Xhariep, Mr Mzwandile Maforvane, has expressed his disappointment at Bloemfontein Celtic's failure of releasing a player to join the South African Men's U-20 Soccer team, Amajita, who have jetted off on a tour to West Africa to prepare for their 2015 African Youth Qualifier against Cameroon.
Tshepo Chaine is the player in question and according to Maforvane, he believes the player should have been allowed to represent his country disputing Celtic's statement the player couldn't not be released.
Chairman Maforvane's argument is that if Tshepo couldn't not be released by Celtic, then he would have been in their Celtic Colts team which is participating in the SSD ABC Motsepe League, or even featured in the Bloemfontein Celtic team which was participating in the same U19 Championship.
"What is also disappointing is the fact that the U20 coach would have to find a player who will be available, and that would be a disadvantage to the player that I know is still eager to find himself representing the South Africa with pride and honour," stated the Maforvane.
"I would categorically state that in my opinion the Bloemfontein Celtic coach does not have the interest of our country at heart, hence he will not support any efforts that would be taken to retain the pride of our country in football," he added.
