a écrit le 7 janvier 2008 à 14h01 UN BEL EXEMPLE
The director of communications for the South African Football Association (Safa), Morio Sanyane, said a tough decision needed to be made on attendance.
"Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira wanted to help out domestic clubs but realised that if he allowed Pienaar to stay he would have to let the other players attend late as well," said Sanyane.
"This would not be in the best interest of the team.
"I'm sure Pienaar will be disappointed that he is missing out on this game, but the consolation is that he will have the opportunity to play against the greatest players in Africa.
"It was a difficult decision to make, but at the end of the day, your country must come first.
The director of communications for the South African Football Association (Safa), Morio Sanyane, said a tough decision needed to be made on attendance.
"Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira wanted to help out domestic clubs but realised that if he allowed Pienaar to stay he would have to let the other players attend late as well," said Sanyane.
"This would not be in the best interest of the team.
"I'm sure Pienaar will be disappointed that he is missing out on this game, but the consolation is that he will have the opportunity to play against the greatest players in Africa.
"It was a difficult decision to make, but at the end of the day, your country must come first.
