Baxter impressed with response from players
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter is impressed by how his players responded to their first training session on Monday ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter is impressed by how his players responded to their first training session on Monday ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter believes his sides will deliver when the face Libya in their do or die Afcon qualifier on Sunday.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rivaldo Coetzee has reportedly suffered an injury setback in the build up to his sides Caf Champions League game against Wydad Casablanca and is now a doubt for Bafana Bafana.
Watch as Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter speaks to the media about the upcoming Afcon qualifier against Libya and the inclusions of Bruce Bvuma, Keagan Dolly and Bongani Zungu in the squad.
South Africa are the favourites to host next year’s African Cup of Nations (Afcon) which would see them qualify for the tournament automatically, something which coach Stuart Baxter believes is both a ‘blessing and a curse’.
Percy Tau says that Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 draw against Paraguay proved a learning curve for many of the players, in addition to asserting that they will book their spot at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Bafana Bafana and Montpellier midfielder Keagan Dolly says he is edging closer to a return to action after a two-month spell on the sidelines due to injury.
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter is looking forward to next year’s final African Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya where he has backed his team to secure qualification.
Missed goal-scoring opportunities, a poor artificial pitch and terrible officiating by match officials are some of the factors that saw Bafana Bafana play out to a 0-0 draw with Seychelles, according to coach Stuart Baxter.
Stuart Baxter will be hoping for a repeat performance from Bafana Bafana against Seychelles, but the former Kaizer Chiefs coach admits that the artificial pitch at the Stade Linte could provide a new challenge.