MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO PHILLIPE TROUSSIER AND LUCAS RADEBE

17 June 1998

The game against France has come and gone.  It is an experience well
behind us.  We have learned from our mistakes and what should remain
in our minds is how we will ensure that we do not repeat those
mistakes.  We had an excellent game against France, and we were just
unfortunate that we did not create scoring opportunities and conceded
two own goals.

As you prepare to take the field against Denmark tomorrow, know that
our support and love for all of yourselves remain unwavering.  We know
deep down in our hearts that you are capable of beating Denmark or any
other side for that matter.  The Denmark game is certainly more
important than any other game we have played since we came back from
international isolation.  COSATU on behalf of its 2 million members is
asking you to do what we all know you can do best - play to create
opportunities to score and score as many goals as is possible.

Tomorrow after your game the working people will be celebrating your
victory in the streets in a responsible way, that we know as the fact.


Nowetu Mpati
COSATU Head of Communications

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