Egypt will be tough - Pitso
BAFANA Bafana do not expect easy matches against Niger and Sierra Leone, but anticipate a strong opposition from Egypt during the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
This is according to coach Pitso Mosimane, whose team are in the same group with Niger, Sierra Leone and Egypt for the qualifiers. The matches get under way on September 5.
"Egypt will start as favourites in the qualifiers' campaign in our group, they are not the kings of African football for nothing," said Mosimane, pictured.
"Egypt have assembled a formidable side, their biggest advantage is that the majority of their players are based at home and doing duty for two or three clubs.
"For Bafana Bafana to be rated amongst the best teams in the world, we have to play against giants like Egypt and beat them on any given day.
"When I accepted this job, I knew we will play top teams like Egypt. I want Bafana Bafana to be respected all over the world again but [we] will need support from all South Africans.
"Niger are a closed book but I have already received a DVD of their African Nations Championship match against Nigeria. We are analysing it with the technical staff.
"They have several players based in Europe. Our plan is to start the qualifiers with a bang by beating Niger and maintain the winning momentum.
"As for Sierra Leone, we have a clear picture of what to expect after playing them during the 2010 Afcon qualifiers. Our message to South Africans is to continue supporting us."
The match is scheduled to take place at Mbombela Stadium.
Safa and the Mbombela Municipality will meet today to finalise operations.
VumVum
that is very good pitso, remember what happend during WC, we put more focus on the game against mexico and forget about other teams. i think it will be wise to take one game as it come.Report Abuse
HeiTaDa
Egypt is indeed a tough one... good luck... give it your all. the guys played with passion against baghana baghana becuase they all try to earn a place in the team. all will perform once they know they necks are on the line ... good motivation!!!Report Abuse
piet
just go to win,not prepare for only 1 team ,egypt.scramble again like W.C and dont over carried away by the GHANA friendly,as im sure if de match played in GHANA,heheheheh,we wil b talking samthing elseReport Abuse