Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly striker Percy Tau.
‘Fans were furious with us for not qualifying for Afcon two years ago’ – Tau
Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau says the team’s goal is to get past the first round and look at winning the Afcon tournament.
Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly striker Percy Tau.
Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau says supporters were furious with the national team after failure to qualify for the 2021 African Cup of Nations.
Hugo Broos’s side managed to qualify for the 2023 edition but fans demand more from the team.
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“It is extremely difficult for us to satisfy the public – we are under immense pressure,” Tau told the media.
“We aim to be among the best teams in Africa, but it just has not happened for some time,” he said.
Bafana Bafana play their first gmae against Mali on Tuesday.
Tau feeling the pressure before Bafana’s first game
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The team’s Afcon group consists of Mali, Tunisia and Namibia and Broos knows a win or draw in the opening game can put the team in a good spot.
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“Supporters were furious with us for not even reaching the last Cup of Nations in Cameroon two years ago.
“They are demanding that we bring the trophy back from the Ivory Coast. Obviously, that is the goal of the players too, but it is going to be extremely difficult.
“Getting past the first round will be tough enough, then teams face four knockout matches to win the competition,” Tau said.
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