Samba Diakite's Mali have just knocked out hosts South Africa on pens, so I guess he'll be staying for a bit longer.
With their terrible situation at home they deserved the break. Goalkeeper was excellent when it came to penalties.
Delighted to see Mali get through. It is a terrible situation in Mali right now. Hopefully the Malians get some respite through the football, and you know what, I hope Diakite stays there right through to the Final and picks up that trophy for them!
Don't like the sound of this though:- "Mali were forced into an early change, as QPR midfielder Samba Diakite was forced off with an injury, to be replaced by Sigamary Diarra.''