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We have the facilities and expertise, how do we instill passion and pride in players? Dolores Bezuidenhout
We had such hopes for Bafana, but SA sport is in trouble. Ursula Adams
While complimenting Senegal, who ruined our hopes of Russia 2018 on Friday, the same cannot be said at club level, specifically Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United. Both sides will miss key players for their cup games. Buti
Congratulations to Percy Tau for being selected in the Caf Champions League Best 11 among the best players in Africa alongside his Ugandan team-mate Denis Onyango. He’s the only South African on the list dominated by champions Wydad Casablanca of Morocco. Halala Tau halala! Buti Nkonki
Orlando Stadium used to be a sacrosanct zone, that’s no longer the same with the current incumbents. Hard luck to my Bucs, and sorry to my Chili Boys! Mzwakhe Nkonkism
Congrats to Senegal for qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. They outclassed us. They were tactically brilliant and showed discipline throughout the game. Lekota
Just like my Orlando Pirates, Bafana Bafana can fiddle by losing when expected to win. I’ve postponed my happiness to 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Mzwakhe Joseph
I don’t see the sense in playing these dead rubber matches, Fifa should think about the well-being of players and associations . Why go through logistical problems, needless travel expenses and injuries to players? These games should be recorded as goalless draws and a point awarded to both teams. Soccer Realist
Bafana Bafana players must respect the national team shirt. When people see the honour as being actually playing and not being in the squad, that’s a problem because that’s ego talking. Jwaga
Although Bafana Bafana are out of Russia 2018, I am going to cheer my lungs out today in an international practice match against Senegal. Congratulations to the Lions of Teranga for being Africa’s reps in 2018 in Russia. Buti Nkonki
Bafana will always lose if the coach uses his favourite players instead of quality players. Mapolo
Bafana Bafana played well on the night, but luck wasn’t on their side. Senegal got two opportunities and made use of them. It is unfortunate that we are not going to Russia. We must start dominating here in Africa before we dream of the World Cup. Rudolf
What were going to do in Russia, to compete or just make up the numbers? What do you ultimately expect when we fail to beat Cape Verde both home and away. The rest is painfully history. We have a long way to go. Well done to Senegal. Mduduzi Mhlongo
We messed it up against Cape Verde and now we have paid the price. Not killing off the game when we had our opponents cornered has cost us dearly. Chief Makuwa
I may not fully understand the real reason behind Thulani Serero’s withdrawal from Bafana Bafana, but I feel bad about it. It happened at an awkward time when the country needed him the most. The timing was just bad. Godfrey