I was very happy. Bafana Bafana defeated Morocco, the number one ranked team in Africa, last Sunday. This result secures a place in the quarterfinals of Afcon 2023.
Cape Verde will face South Africa at 10pm on Saturday, but coach David Modise shared some nerve-wracking observations.
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AFCON 2023: Morocco 0-2 Bafana Bafana
The South African national team did not get off to a good start against Ivory Coast. In the first match, they lost 0-2 to Mali.
Hugo Blues' side responded in style with a 3-0 win over Nambia on matchday two. This match was followed by a boring but tough 0-0 draw with Tunisia.
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Bafana's biggest test was reaching the final 16.
A goal from Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Magopa and a superb free-kick from Teboho Mokoena sealed their place in the last eight.
“I don't think I need to tell you that I'm very happy today,” Bruce said. iDiskiTimes.
“We won against Morocco, but it's not just because we're in the quarter-finals, it's special to win against a team like Morocco. This is a very good team with very good players. As a team, we did the right analysis, the way we played, the tactics were right.
“The first half was a little tough.” [slow] I thought both teams were a bit scared of each other in the match, but in the second half Morocco had some chances and were more open, but we scored. It was always important to score the first goal. After that, we were a little bit lucky because Morocco started playing powerplay with good players, high balls and very intense duels. They had some chances then, but after the second goal it was over and we go to the quarter-finals.
“And we are very, very, very happy.
Next on the schedule is a meeting with Cape Verde, an emerging powerhouse in West Africa. The Islanders, who are ranked two spots below us on the continent, have won three of four games, including a win over Ghana. They scored eight goals and conceded three,” the Bafana tactician concluded.
David Modise Warning
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Modise said South Africa will go into the game in terms of technical quality and overall style.
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“It's a tough match considering Cape Verde's level,” said Modise. times live.
“It's going to be an interesting game. Remember, we have the skill, we have the speed, we have the speed, but in terms of their aggression to win the ball, they are They have a greater power than us.
“I would say we are similar to them, although they probably have more experience playing in Portugal, where most of the players grew up.
“But in terms of play, I think this game will be a better game for us because we will be playing against a team that is less strategic and less disciplined defensively. They are an attacking team. And it also gives us options for attack.
“But it's a difficult match. Both are underdogs. Even strong teams like Morocco, Egypt and Senegal are not among the top teams hoping to win the Afcon. Those teams have withdrawn.
“From now on, it will be a tournament where anyone can participate, so I think we have a chance. [Cape Verde]this becomes a difficult problem.
“This team has the same attitude as us, but they are stronger physically than us and faster in attacking spaces,” concluded the former Bafana Bafana international.
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