Article: Better times for Bafana; Klate call-up long overdue... but Isaacs unlucky not to make it.(Sports)

BYLINE: rODNEY REINERS

A veil of optimism descended on South African football after yesterday's announcement of the 24-man Bafana Bafana squad for international friendlies against Japan in Port Elizabeth on November 14 and Jamaica in Bloemfontein on November 17.

With all the negativity surrounding Bafana during the ill-fated tenure of Joel Santana, the fresh, new look of the squad has infused the sport with some positivity.

Re-appointed South Africa head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira was present at yesterday's announcement, but was not available for any comment.

The Brazilian will instead front up to the media in a press conference ...

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