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Khune reflects on 2010 pressure as Bafana prepare for Mexico reunion

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Khune reflects on 2010 pressure as Bafana prepare for Mexico reunion
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Former Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune has opened up about the immense pressure South Africa faced during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the burden of hosting the tournament ultimately weighed heavily on the squad.



Bafana’s disappointing 2010



Despite ending their campaign with a memorable 2-1 victory over France, Bafana Bafana failed to progress beyond the group stages after collecting four points. They became the first host nation in World Cup history to be eliminated

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