
Gayton McKenzie and Fikile Mbalula have reacted to comments made by Bafana player Teboho Mokoena, who praised the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). McKenzie stated that political affiliation should not influence sports or athletes' expressions, emphasizing the need for neutrality in such contexts.
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