Former Bafana Bafana striker Katlego Mashego has described Wednesday's result against Mozambique in the COSAFA Cup as disappointing.
The Helman Mkhalele-coached side drew 1-1 with Mozambique at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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Bafana found themselves 1-0 up in the 39th minute through a goal from Cape Town Spurs young defender Rushwin Dortley, only to concede an equaliser in the second half.
"The problem with this 'not-real' Bafana Bafana team is that they always draw their matches," Mashego says, reviewing the match with KickOff.
"Wednesday's result is a bit disappointing for the country, but what can we do? But the positive is that it's mostly young boys who have been selected for this team.
"Getting a chance to play at this stage provides them with a chance to play on the international stage, which will help them learn a little bit," he continued.
Asked how he thinks the team will progress in the tournament as they prepare to face Botswana on Saturday, the ex-Orlando Pirates attacker is remaining hopeful.
"We will wait and see how they perform going forward in the tournament, but Wednesday's result is not favourable. I'm sure they can do better.
"It's better because they didn't lose, I think they can only get better in the next game. "We can't kill them too much and say they were supposed to win as [for] most of them, it was their first time playing on that stage.
"At that stage, when you play, you always push for a win. You have to play to win the tournament.
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"Most of these boys are already playing in the PSL, so they know what a win means. I think they should go there and win the tournament."
The clash on Saturday kicks off at 15:00.