Former Bafana manager Vincent Tseka faces heat over missing R700k receipts and past blunders

Former Bafana Bafana manager Vincent Tseka finds himself under scrutiny once more as Safa demands he explain the whereabouts of R700,000 intended for the team's expenses during their recent World Cup tournament. Despite his contract ending last month, Tseka remains employed by Safa and has been given until August 31 to locate the missing receipts. This is not the first time Tseka has been embroiled in controversy during his time as team manager.

In the past, Bafana required a victory in their final World Cup qualifier to secure a spot in the North American finals. However, they were penalized three points and faced a forfeit loss after Teboho Mokoena was fielded despite being suspended. Tseka, responsible for tracking player yellow cards, claimed he missed Mokoena's suspension because he was at the stadium retrieving ice for the team.

Despite Bafana securing a World Cup spot, their journey to Mexico was marred by visa issues for several players and staff members, leading to the team remaining grounded at OR Tambo International Airport. Tseka, who was responsible for travel logistics, was largely held accountable for the chaos that ensued.

Tseka's disciplinary record under head coach Hugo Broos also includes a red card received during an Afcon qualifier against Liberia. While some supporters argued that he was defending the team, Broos expected him to maintain discipline and sportsmanship. The incident in Monrovia marked Tseka's first foray into controversy under Broos's leadership.

Additionally, Tseka has been criticized for failing to book training venues and facilities for Bafana's preparation. In 2022, he missed booking the High Performance Centre in Pretoria for a friendly against Sierra Leone, resulting in the squad losing a crucial day of preparation. Furthermore, Tseka reportedly failed to reserve the High Performance Centre for Bafana's pre-tournament camp in the 2023 Afcon.

Consequently, the team was forced to make a last-minute booking at a facility in Stellenbosch, an adjustment that coach Broos later praised, acknowledging that it allowed Bafana to secure a third-place finish at the tournament.