Bomber' out!

MBABANE – Whilst government pours in E5 million into the operations of the local 2010 World Cup office every year, Swaziland continues to watch from the sidelines in the ‘real’ action of the greatest show on earth – off the pitch.

Two of Swaziland’s neighbours, Lesotho and Namibia had the honour of having their football presidents co-opted into 2010 South Africa World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC).

In an exclusive interview with South Africa’s 2010 World Cup LOC chairman, Dr Irvin ‘Iron Duke’ Khoza yesterday, the all-too-powerful Orlando Pirates boss revealed that Namibia’s John Munjo and Lesotho’s Salamane Phafane were now part of the LOC.

Khoza said the duo would serve on the Legacy Committee of the World Cup organizers. Our own FA president, Adam ‘Bomber’ Mthethwa, who is also chairman of the local World Cup Steering Committee was not considered. This is another body blow in the country’s quest to benefit from the World Cup and it comes shortly after the LOC Chairman told this newspaper Swaziland missed the boat after allowing politicians to lead from the front what is essentially a football event.

"Yes, being part of the Legacy Committee places one in an advantage of getting first-hand information on how we prepare and other projects. Unfortunately Swaziland was not considered but I can’t divulge the reasons, let’s just say it wasn’t their turn," Khoza said.

Asked if they could be considered for other sub-committees before the World Cup, Khoza was non-committal.

"We’ll cross the bridge when we get to it," he added philosophically.

Reached for comment, FA CEO, Frederick Mngomezulu said they had no control on the issue because it is a prerogative of the 2010 South Africa’s LOC.

"It’s not like you apply or what but it is a decision of the LOC," he said.

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