Everton midfielder Stephen Pienaar insists South Africa will surprise people as hosts of next year's World Cup.

Bafana Bafana's form so far has left a lot to be desired, but Pienaar told the Sunday Times: "I do think our national team might still surprise a few people.

"We players have to be ready to show we are not just a team with a few individuals. Part of the problem is that, compared with some other African countries, some of our players are not hungry enough. Maybe we're not very adventurous and don't like to be away from home."