South Africa will face a stern test when they open their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a clash away to Group C rivals Ghana, tonight.
This match will be the first competitive fixture for new Bafana Bafana coach, Molefi Ntseki, though his team will bring some momentum into the clash, following their 2-1 home win over Mali in the Nelson Mandela Challenge match played last month.
Ntseki was part of former Coach Stuart Baxter’s technical team and looking to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor, with high hopes that South Africa can slowly begin a return to being considered one of the continent’s football powerhouses.
The new coach has warned that the attacking prowess on display against Mali is unlikely to be repeated against Ghana. “We have to be very careful. Starting on the front foot can get us an early goal, and unsettle Ghana in Ghana,” he explained.
“But at the same time, if you give Ghana too much possession, they can…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
