Doc answers your questions…

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Sylvia Nteo is asking for my impression of the Bafana Bafana v Mozambique international friendly. I think it was a game of two halves because Bafana were nowhere to be found in the first half but redeemed themselves by coming back strongly in the second. They really played well and showed a lot of character.

Tiyani Makumo is asking about Kaizer Chiefs development products that were given a chance in the Carling Black Label Cup. Well, I don’t really know the boys because I never worked with them, but from what I have seen, they seem to be gelling well with the senior players. Time will tell if they are able to sustain their performances in the senior team. We sometimes praise development products, only for them not to establish themselves. I must say I like the glimpses I saw of the youngsters and they looked brave. I would only advise them to keep it simple instead of trying to do too much, too soon. When you are given a chance like that, make the most of it. Yes, I understand that the supporters like entertainment and showboating, but as a player, you might kick yourself in the foot. Simple does it in football.

Andile Nkosi wants to know who the players I look forward to seeing at the Qatar FIFA World Cup are. Honestly, this level of competition will surprise you because it is extraordinary. You can’t even predict what is going to happen because the people you expect to perform will disappoint you and the ones you thought very little of become the main attractions. I have seen it happen a number of times. I just hope everyone will be able to deliver and live up to expectations.

Themba Silo wants to know my predictions for this World Cup. Like I said to Andile, this is an unpredictable stage so it is difficult to predict anything.