International Career
Radebe was first included in the South African national team in 1992 and he made his international debut on 7 July 1992 against Cameroon. At this time he was developing a reputation as one of the country's brightest young stars, his blossoming career reflected a positive feeling with all those involved in the national team.
In 1996, he was a member of the South African team that won the African Nations Cup. This triumph, coupled with the country's earlier victory in the Rugby World Cup helped to establish the country as a real force in the world of sport. Nelson Mandela proudly presented "Bafana Bafana" with the trophy.
Radebe was also the captain of the South African national football team during both the 1998 FIFA World Cup and 2002 FIFA World Cup's. South Africa failed to reach the knockout stages both times, however Radebe did get on the score sheet in 2002.
He earned 70 caps for South Africa and scored 2 goals during his international career with his last match being against England on 22 May 2003.
After retiring, Radebe was influential in South Africa's successful bid to host the 2010 World Cup, after having missed out in 2006, which was staged in Germany. He could also be seen working as a pundit for South African television, and during ITV's coverage of the tournament. Radebe will always be remembered as a leeds united legend and the fans loved him and still call his name today.
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