Former Bafana Bafana striker Katlego Mashego has urged Hugo Broos' charges not to let up in Tuesday's final match of their 2025 AFCON qualifiers as they seek a perfect ending on the journey to Morocco.
A victory for South Africa at DHL Stadium in the Mother City will maintain their top position in Group K.
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Bafana will host South Sudan, a match expected to be straightforward for them since they have already qualified for the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Hugo Broos is anticipated to make a few changes to give players like Sage Stephens some much-needed game time, although according to a well-placed source, the Belgian will be looking to put out the strongest team possible, with Ronwen Williams keeping his place between the sticks.
"Qualifying without any stress is great for us as a country. It's something we as South Africans have wished for all these years," Mashego points out, previewing the fixture with KickOff.com.
"It's essential that Bafana Bafana qualifies for every AFCON tournament - that should be our norm. They need to head to the tournament next year and replicate what they achieved in Ivory Coast.
"While the ultimate goal is to qualify for the World Cup, let's also enjoy this moment. We play football to win, and I'm sure Bafana want to finish at the top of their group to improve their ranking. They should use this game against South Sudan to prepare for the World Cup qualifiers.
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"They must maintain a winning culture within the team. A national team is not just about handing out caps or giving players opportunities. Every game affects your rankings, even friendly matches. The coach should utilise the best players available to him," added the man popularly known as 'Mahoota'.
Kick-off is at 18:00.