Head coach Hugo Broos has warned that Nigeria's tag of being 'favourites' will not discourage his Bafana side as the two nations prepare to lock horns in the semi-final of the AFCON.
Bafana are putting in the final preparations for a last four encounter against the Super Eagles to be played on Wednesday.
READ | Ex-AFCON winner: This is why Bafana can win it again this year
Statistically, Nigeria are overwhelming favourites for the tie, having won five of the two nations' nine meetings, while Bafana have won once.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Broos said Bafana have already proven their quality
"I have to say that we are very happy and motivated that tomorrow we play in the semi-final of AFCON," Broos said.
"I think for many people it was unexpected but we did it and that means that South Africa became a good team.
"It's also more than 20 years ago that South Africa played in a semi-final. Even more that we played in a final. So that means that we have a lot of motivation. The semi-final we have it always but also we want to have the final on Sunday.
"Tomorrow we play against a very good team tomorrow, number six in the Africa ranking, so that means a lot. Most players play abroad.
ALSO READ | 'I was scared of Cape Verde more than Nigeria'
"It's a little bit the same situation with Morocco, a very good team with players that play I Europe with big teams. So, you can compare it. I think for many people Nigeria tomorrow will be favourites to win that game but as you know in football, it's not always the favourites that win.
"We are confident and motivated to try and make sure that doesn't happen and that South Africa after more than 20 years, is in the final.
The match will kick-off at 19:00.
You must be SIGNED IN to read and post comments.
Click HERE to register!