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Mamelodi Sundowns' Vilakazi to represent South Africa in inaugural Fifa eNations Cup

Fifa with their partner Electronic Arts (EA Sports) have created an online competition for nations during the lockdown affecting most countries whose competitions have been suspended.

In the launch event, that will kick-off on Tuesday, 21 April 2020, South Africa’s team, known as eBafana Bafana, will comprise of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns player Sibusiso Vilakazi, Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, musician Cassper Nyovest and well-known gamer, Thabo Moloi.

The Fifa eNations Stay and Play Cup is designed to encourage players and fans to stay at home during the rampant Covid-19 and South Africa is one of the countries invited by the world governing body to participate.