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Namibia content in deciding who will progress between Bafana Bafana, Ivory Coast and Morocco

Namibia coach Ricardo Mannetti has downplayed his side's chances of progressing through their AFCON group but is keen to play a decisive role in who does.

In a group featuring Ivory Coast, South Africa and Morocco, the Brave Warriors find themselves contesting what has widely been dubbed 'the group of death'.

Having suffered a defeat in their opening match against the Atlas Lions, they next face Bafana Bafana on Friday before tussling with The Elephants in their final clash next week.

The 111th-ranked side are certainly not stretching their imaginations in their targets, with Mannetti humbly expressing his content with "playing the draw".

"Look the purpose of us coming, I've mentioned it a couple of times, and we know our strengths; we know our weaknesses," explained Mannetti.

"You cannot come into an African Nations Cup after a 11-12-year [absence] – you're already in a group of death – and then expect to talk about getting out of the group, second-round or quarterfinals.

"I think in this group, as far as I'm concerned, we will play a very important role in deciding who will go through – that should be quoted please. We will play the draw, and we are happy [to be the ones] playing the draw."

The top two sides from each of the six groups will progress to the knockout stage and will be joined by the four best-placed third teams to comprise the Round of 16.

Bafana, having lost to Cote d'Ivoire in their opener on Monday, will be targeting at least a best-third place spot, needing at least a convincing win over Namibia.

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