No panic for Bafana Bafana ahead of Afcon qualifier

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It seems like the Libyans have tried to make life as difficult as possible for Bafana after deciding on the date and match venue late. trueG_88

Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo pictured here with his deputy Itumeleng Khune. Hlatshwayo will lead Bafana against Libya in an Afcon qualifier on Sunday.Thulani Hlatshwayo does not believe the game against Libya is his biggest test in a Bafana Bafana jersey, but the skipper knows that anything less than qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations would be a disaster.

SA take on Libya at the Stade Taieb Mhiri on Sunday in a crucial clash that will decide who qualifies for the Afcon tournament in Egypt later this year. The team held their first training session in Tunis yesterday ahead of their final Group E match in Sfax. "I have played in bigger games, but it is an important game and we know how important it is for the country," he said.

"There will always be pressure playing for Bafana. It's a crucial game, we will go for a win even though we just need a draw."

 

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