Khune
sustained the injury on Wednesday (15 January) when South Africa played to a
one-all draw against Mali in the 2014 CHAN tournament currently underway.
The
number one goal minder is under the observation of the Bafana Bafana’s medical
team and will be assessed overnight with coach Gordon Igesund taking a decision
on Saturday morning (18 January) whether he will available for the match or
not.
”Khune
got a knock on his ankle in our last match against Mali, we sent him for a scan
which revealed a Grade 1 injury and according to the team doctor he will be out
for about three or four days. We will see tomorrow. I have two capable
goalkeepers who can be called up should Khune not recover on time, and it is
going to be a blow to him and to us,” said Igesund.
”We
have to look at the repercussions of playing him as we are eyeing the remaining
matches of the tournament, and I don’t want to take that risk so I will be
advised by the medical team how he feels. Serious decisions have to be made as
he is keen to play but the long-term effect might be dangerous. Let’s not
pre-empt anything now but rather wait for Saturday,” said Igesund.
Khune
did not train with the rest of the squad today (Friday, 17 January).
