Broos issues warning ahead of crucial Tunisia clash

Head coach Hugo Broos has warned against underestimating Tunisia as the two teams prepare to lock horns in what will be a decisive encounter for both Bafana Bafana and the Carthage Eagles.

Bafana Bafana go into their final match of the group stages at AFCON with a good chance to progress to the knockout stages provided they can get a win or at least avoid defeat.

However, at the opposite corner, is a Tunisian side still without a win in the continental competition and need nothing less than a victory to stand any chance to progress.

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Tunisia were shocked by Namibia with a 1-0 defeat in their first match before holding Mali to a draw in the second game.

Broos believes the loss to Namibia should not mislead Bafana players into expecting an easy match.

"Our first goal was to reach the second round, to go past the group stages. There is a chance and opportunity for us tomorrow. A little bit uncomfortable is the fact that our opponent has one more day of preparation, but after the win against Namibia I think we got a boost of energy," the coach said ahead of the game via the SAFA media department. 

"So we know what we can achieve tomorrow. We will be ready."    

"We will fight for every second of every minute to get a good result tomorrow and what is a good result, first of all, is not losing against Tunisia. That should give us certainty to progress to the next round. That was our goal. 

"So we know what we can do tomorrow and we will be ready for it," the coach said to the media. 

Tunisia is a very good team. I saw the first game against Namibia, that was not the real Tunisia that I know. Again, what I said already a few minutes ago, underestimated the opponent that day, I think so another string Tunisia against Mali. They play a very good game.

"They know what they have to do tomorrow, they have to win. So we are prepared for that and we will try to make sure that doesn't happen tomorrow.

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"I think it would be a mistake to feel comfortable we still have a very difficult game to play and we can still lose everything. If we are not lucky, we can still lose everything." the coach added. 

The match between Bafana and Tunisia is scheduled to kick-off at 19:00 (SA time).

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