{"product_id":"south-africa-2002-04-away-shirt-11","title":"South Africa 2002-04 Away Shirt (#11)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the 2002-04 period, South Africa competed in two major tournaments. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan, under coach Jomo Sono, they were eliminated in the group stage after finishing third with a memorable 3-2 defeat to Spain. The team was then managed by Ephraim Mashaba before April Phumo took charge for the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, where they were again knocked out in the group stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis era for Bafana Bafana featured a squad with significant European experience. Key figures included Leeds United captain Lucas Radebe, Manchester United's Quinton Fortune, and prolific striker Benni McCarthy. Other notable players were Siyabonga Nomvethe, Sibusiso Zuma, Delron Buckley, and Aaron Mokoena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kit Dealer","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":52753977803033,"sku":"TKD4018","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6307\/1160\/files\/south-africa-2002-04-front_d7355a0e-bc89-4669-96fd-c328ae2b74ce.png?v=1782885743","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitdealer.com\/products\/south-africa-2002-04-away-shirt-11","provider":"The Kit Dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}