The Improbables · Nation to Glory
Take South Africa to Glory
“bafana revivalists”
South Africa — bafana revivalists. 2010's hosts want the sequel. The bookmakers file them under the improbables at 1000/1 and drifting.
▶ Play as South Africa
- The bookmakers
- The Improbables — 1000/1 and drifting
- The federation's target
- Compete with dignity — a point gets framed
- Your spine
- Brian Baloyi, safe hands and a safer smile in goal · Lucas Radebe, but Leeds never found him at the back · Doctor Khumalo, but in a hurry in midfield · Benni McCarthy, but he aces the fitness tests up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far South Africa can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as South Africa
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting