Bafana captain Hlatshwayo on Afcon: We seem to be at our best against big teams
So, in contrast to many local football fans, the Bafana Bafana captain was one of the more excited South Africans to see the Ivorians and Moroccans in Group D for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, starting in June.
“I am glad we did not get so-called small nations, because we seem to be at our best when we face big-name countries, so I am confident we will do well,” Hlatshwayo told the Safa website. “What makes this more exciting personally is that I have never played against Ivory Coast and Morocco at senior level, but I am very aware of what they are all about.Which is the most exciting group? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/LNeByDBlsn
After the Ivory Coast clash, Bafana will go up against Namibia on 28 June and Morocco on 1 July, all at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo.
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