Pienaar quits international football

South Africa captain Steven Pienaar has retired from international football, to the disappointment of manager Gordon Igesund.

Pienaar quits international football

South Africa captain Steven Pienaar has retired from international football, to the disappointment of manager Gordon Igesund.

The Everton midfielder, 30, was not included in Igesund’s 26-man squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Poland and Kenya after deciding to focus on his club career.

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