Igesund calls on fans to back Bafana MyZA

Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune lifts the trophy as South Africa celebrate victory over Burkina Faso during their international friendly at FNB Stadium in Soweto. Photo: Gallo Images

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has called on South African fans to rally behind the national team ahead of a vital Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Botswana on Saturday, 7 September.

The 15h30 clash will be played at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Bafana Bafana’s fate is not in their hands as qualification into the next round of qualifiers is heavily dependent on the results of the Group A clash between Central Africa Republic (CAR) and Ethiopia in Brazzaville.

The match will be played simultaneously as that of South Africa and Botswana.

Bafana must beat Botswana and hope for a favourable result in the match between Ethiopia and CAR. Botswana can also go through should they beat Bafana Bafana and Ethiopia lose.

Igesund emphasised that they are thinking of nothing but victory.

“We are going to be very attack-minded on Saturday, because any result other than a win will not help our cause.

“The players we have for the match are all on top of their game. It is a lovely situation that I find myself. That gives me a healthy headache as to who I will leave out but I will make those tough decisions over the next few days,” said Igesund.

“I am confident we will get a positive result but at the same time I will be absolutely gutted if we win the game and we do not qualify. I do not need to motivate the players because they are well aware of what is needed. This game has become very important to us.”

The Bafana coach added that a full house at Moses Mabhida Stadium would go a long way in motivating the players. – All Africa

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