Hugo Broos said Bafana Bafana should be inspired by the Springboks ahead of their international friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Image Source (@SAFA/X)

Bafana Bafana ready for ‘good test’ against neighbours Namibia

Hugo Broos says Saturday’s friendly international against neighbours Namibia will be a good test for his Bafana Bafana team.

by Garrin Lambley

07-09-2023 08:44

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Hugo Broos said Bafana Bafana should be inspired by the Springboks ahead of their international friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Image Source (@SAFA/X)

Hugo Broos says Saturday’s friendly international against neighbours Namibia will be a good test for his Bafana Bafana team.

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The Bafana Bafana boss has so far led his side to five wins and two draws in 2023.

They next face Namibia on Saturday, 9 September ahead of taking on the DR Congo on Tuesday, 12 September.

Both matches will take place at the Orlando Stadium.

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Bafana Bafana will use the friendly matches to prepare for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations and their 2026 World Cup qualifiers, that sees Broos’ team pitted against Benin, Lesotho, Nigeria, Rwanda and Zimbabwe in Group C.

‘Highly motivated’

Ahead of the weekend’s encounter, Broos explained that his squad is highly motivated and ready for a strong performance.

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He said in the Citizen: “Namibia are our neighbours and I am sure they will try and put up a good performance against us.

“Maybe it will already be preparation for when we have to play Zimbabwe next year. They will have the same style, as a team that wants to win against South Africa, so it will also be a good test against Namibia.”

Broos added: “It has been a long time since I was not happy with what happened in training.

“In the last year they are always motivated, everyone works hard, and that is a pleasure for the coach.

“It is no different now, even with four or five other players (here). For them, they are also adapting. Outside the field, it is not a problem, the players know each other, but on the field they need to know each other (too).”

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The match against Namibia will kick off at 15:00.

Bafana Bafana are currently ranked 63rd in the FIFA rankings with Namibia in 114th place.

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