Ugandan player agent turned development coach Paul Mujuni expects Bafana Bafana to face challenges in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda.
Bafana will play The Cranes at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda on November 15 and then host South Sudan at the DHL Stadium four days later. Hugo Broos' charges team need two points from the two fixtures to earn qualification to the biennial tournament, while group K leaders Uganda only need a point.
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"Uganda has assembled a very good squad, but I am not entirely satisfied with our performances in both matches against South Sudan, despite securing wins at home and away," Mujuni declares, in an interview with KickOff.com.
"Sometimes, as a coach, it's possible to play unattractive football and still achieve the required results, rather than play beautifully without getting the desired outcome.
"It's going to be a different challenge against Bafana Bafana. The Cranes only need a draw to solidify their qualification. I hope the coach learned from the game at Orlando Stadium when we were leading 2-1, as he should avoid playing defensively against Bafana Bafana, who are good at breaking down defences.
"I hope he selects the right line-up for the match.
"I'm uncertain if Bafana Bafana will handle the pressure from the fans, but the stadium is excellent, and it suits their playing style. The playing surface is ideal for South African football, and the stadium is named after a world icon, Nelson Mandela, which could serve as motivation for Bafana Bafana. However, it will still be a tough game," he continues.
Mujuni then singles out Khuliso Mudau, Iqraam Rayners and Relebohile Mofokeng as the men to watch from Bafana.
"The entire country was unimpressed with how the Cranes performed against South Sudan in both matches, even though we managed to collect maximum points. My concern is that if The Cranes play the same way they did against South Sudan, Bafana Bafana could win this game.
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"Additionally, I'm worried that one of our best center-backs, Elio Capradossi, who played against Bafana Bafana, is not in the squad, which raises several doubts.
However, I predict that the Cranes will win 2-1 due to the home advantage. It's very difficult for Uganda to lose at home."