McCarthy misses final cut for World Cup team

(GSM) – West Ham United forward Benni McCarthy missed the final cut for the South Africa World Cup team which was announced by coach Carlos Alberto Parreira today.

South Africa’s all-time leading scorer McCarthy has struggled for fitness in recent months and has been criticised for being overweight. Parreira also dropped defender Bryce Moon and goalkeeper Rowen Fernandez in two other surprise cuts.

South Africa team

Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Moeneeb Josephs, Shu-Aib Walters

Defenders: Siboniso Gaxa, Matthew Booth, Lucas Thwala, Aaron Mokoena, Bongani Khumalo, Siyabonga Sangweni, Tsepo Masilela, Anele Ngcongca, Lucas Thwala

Midfielders: Steven Pienaar, Teko Modise, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Thanduyise Khuboni, Kagisho Dikgaco, Macbeth Sibaya, Surprise Moriri

Forwards: Katlego Mphela, Bernard Parker, Siyabonga Nomvete.

Bafana Bafana will face France, Uruguay and Mexico in Group A.