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Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri

Embattled Jalel Kadri sounding boastful and confident ahead of Bafana game

Embattled Tunisian head coach Jalel Kadri has sounded boastful and confident that they will beat Bafana Bafana and qualify for the round of 16 at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Korhogo, north of Côte d’Ivoire later today.

Bafana Bafana centre-back Grant Kekana

Grant Kekana - Bafana Bafana highly motivated against a desperate Tunisian side

As the nation waits with bated breath for Bafana Bafana’s qualification to the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament this evening, when they face Tunisia, centre-back Grant Kekana says they are highly motivated to deliver.

Elias Achouri (27) of Tunisia during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 Group E football match between Tunisia and Namibia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo, Ivory Coast on January

Elias Achouri says Tunisia is growing in confidence

Tunisian attacker Elias Achouri believes that his team has picked up the required energy at the right time and this could augur well for them ahead of their all-important last Group E Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash against Bafana Bafana this evening.

Hugo Broos with Bafana Bafana players training session

Hugo Broos revels in his conditioning and analysis team ahead of crucial Tunisia game

With Bafana Bafana only having a day less than Tunisia heading to this evening’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last group game, head coach Hugo Broos is not bothered about the freshness of the team and believes that they will be up to the task.

Percy Muzi Tau of South Africa during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Namibia at Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly on January 21, 2024 in Korhogo, Ivory Co

The nerves of steel for Percy Tau as he also celebrates Themba Zwane the Maestro

It was not only nerves of steel but experience and the drive to correct the mistake of missing the penalty from the opening 2-0 loss against Mali that got Percy Tau to step up again and score the opening goal from the penalty spot against Namibia last night.

Khuliso Mudau and Themba Zwane of South Africa during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Namibia at Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly on January 21, 2024 in K

Themba Zwane - Attacking the box and putting Namibia under pressure was the priority

Attacking and having more presence inside the box was the priority in last night’s emphatic 4-0 win over Namibia, as Bafana Bafana’s veteran and silky attacker Themba “Mshishi” Zwane detailed how their plan was executed.