The information provided states that South Africa coach Gordon Igesund confirmed the refusal of Norwich City player Andrew Surman to wear the team’s kit despite the interest of the technical staff. Igesund mentioned that Surman did not show the expected interest and passion for Bafana Bafana (the South African national team).
Andrew Surman, who is originally from Johannesburg, left for England at an early age. Despite being approached by the South African coach for preparations for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2013), Surman declined the invitation.
On a positive note, midfielders Dean Furman (Oldham Athletic) and Kagisho Dikgacoi (Crystal Palace) accepted the call from Igesund for the upcoming CAN. South Africa is scheduled to play a friendly match against Zambia as part of FIFA Day. In the CAN 2013, Bafana Bafana is placed in Group B alongside Morocco, Angola, and Cape Verde.
