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'I’m disappointed' - South Africa Under-23 coach Notoane frustrated as Safa fail to secure friendly matches

South African Under-23 head coach David Notoane has expressed his disappointment at the lack of international friendly matches during the current Fifa break.

The 52-year-old tactician and his charges are currently in a training camp as part of their preparation for this year's Olympic Games which will be staged in Japan starting in July.

A squad of 24 players made up of only locally-based players is in the camp after the South African Football Association (Safa) failed to secure international friendly games for the team.

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According to Daily Sun, Japan, the USA and Australia, all wrote to Safa asking to play friendly matches against Notoane's side.