Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has stood up to offer details behind the senior national team's revival since Hugo Broos took over three years ago.
Bafana have taken steps forward as was evidenced by their medal place finish at the AFCON finals earlier this year.
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Prior to Broos taking over, the senior national team had been on such decline that they were even failing to qualify for a 24-team AFCON tournament.
"The main thing that we have built over the few years is the brotherhood," says Williams.
"You can see that in the camp everyone is happy, the spirit is high, and the love and jokes is there daily to see.
"Even the new faces that come in, they come in and gel immediately because we welcome them with open arms.
"They are here for a reason, which is to come and show their worth.
"They wouldn't be here if the coach didn't believe they were a perfect fit and it is just for them to come and do what they have been doing for their clubs.
"(Sinoxolo) Kwayiba is an amazing talent and has a good attitude as well because he is willing to learn.
"So, the main thing that we have in this group is that brotherhood culture that we have cherished over the last few years," says Williams, who will play for Bafana in his hometown of Gqeberha for only the third time on Friday against Congo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (19:00).
Since making his debut in the 5-0 massacre by Brazil in 2014, the Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper has played at home in Gqeberha only twice.
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The first was 45 minutes against Mali in a friendly match won 2-1 by Bafana, but he had to make way for Darren Keet at the break.
Williams also played against Sao Tome and Principe at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium four years ago, but there were no fans allowed at that time.