Modise clarifies on Bafana withdrawal

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teko Modise believes he need not face any disciplinary procedure with the South African Football Association following his withdrawal from the Bafana Bafana squad.

The 31-year-old was included in the squad for the friendlies against Australia and New Zealand late last month but he excused himself and he says the correct protocol was followed.

“I do not understand why people are saying that I did not follow the correct procedure when the team called me up. Sundowns undertook that procedure on my behalf and I am sure they followed protocol with SAFA,” Modise said on his official website.

“It is hard to understand the reason behind the masses pointing a finger at me saying I might undergo prosecution. Why aren’t they talking about the other players?

“As far as I know, my team had talks with SAFA and both parties discussed the situation. There has been no word from the parties at the top about me not following procedure as yet. So it is confusing to hear about such rumours.”

According to national team coach Gordon Igesund, Modise cited fatigue as his reason for withdrawing from the squad.

However, he was part of the Sundowns team which travelled to Namibia to take on local side African Stars in the Dr Hage Geingob Cup on May 25.