BY Obakeng Maje

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Edward Manqele has been called up as a replacement for the injured Siyabonga Nomvethe. The veteran striker tore his ligaments in last night’s Absa Premiership encounter against Orlando Pirates and would be out for unspecified period of time.

In announcing the replacement today, Coach Gordon Igesund said it was a pity that Nomvethe would not be travelling to Brazil and for the match against Mozambique.

“He is devastated, just as I am but that is part of the soccer career. We have now called up Edward Manqele as his replacement and I am confident he will do a great job,” said Igesund.

Igesund also announced that captain Steven Pienaar had pulled out of the squad to Brazil after he allegedly pulled a thigh muscle according to Everton officials.

George Maluleka of Supersport United takes up his place.

Bafana leaves for Brazil tomorrow morning.