Apart from being wary of the threat Guinea poses, Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane says he is not fazed by their big-name players, as he has confidence in his side’s quality.
Bafana host Guinea in their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group D qualifier at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Beware the Guinea threat
“They have a top striker [Serhou Guirassy], playing for Borussia Dortmund and scoring goals. We must make sure we deal with his aerial strength,” Mosimane said early this week during a press conference.
“They have players in Saudi Arabia [defender Mory Konate and midfielders Seydouba Cisse and Morlaye Sylla], another one is in Poland [striker Lamine Diaby Fadiga], and another at Girona [midfielder Lass Kourouma].
“You know West African teamsheets. But the Cup of Nations has told you that it is not about where you play; it is about what happens on the pitch. Our Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates boys can show what they can do.
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“Sundowns are champions of Africa, and they beat the champions of Asia [Sundowns beat Al Ahli Saudi 2-1 in their Fifa Intercontinental Cup tie last weekend],” he added.
Squad boost for Bafana
Mosimane received a massive boost as he wraps up his preparations, as the overseas-based contingent joined the rest of the players in camp. Puso Dithejane, Relebohile Mofokeng, Shandre Campbell, Ime Okon and Sphephelo Sithole were all spotted in Bafana training through the SA Football Association (Safa) media team.
Olwethu Makhanya and Thapelo Maseko are also said to have arrived and are part of the camp, despite not being captured on the Safa social media.
Guinea touches down
Guinea has also landed in South Africa and is also underway with their preparations for the much-anticipated Afcon qualifier encounter. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3pm on Saturday.
- Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane is confident in his team's quality despite Guinea's strong players.
- Guinea's key striker Serhou Guirassy plays for Borussia Dortmund and poses an aerial threat.
- Bafana's overseas-based players have joined the training camp ahead of the Afcon Group D qualifier.
- Guinea's team, including key players from Saudi Arabia, Poland, and Girona, have arrived in South Africa for preparations.
- The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Guinea will be held at Orlando Stadium at 3pm on Saturday.
Apart from being wary of the threat Guinea poses, Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane says he is not fazed by their big-name players, as he has confidence in his side’s quality.
Bafana host Guinea in their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group D qualifier at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
“They have a top striker [Serhou Guirassy], playing for Borussia Dortmund and scoring goals. We must make sure we deal with his aerial strength,” Mosimane said early this week during a press conference.
“They have players in Saudi Arabia [defender Mory Konate and midfielders Seydouba Cisse and Morlaye Sylla], another one is in Poland [striker Lamine Diaby Fadiga], and another at Girona [midfielder Lass Kourouma].
“You know West African teamsheets. But the Cup of Nations has told you that it is not about where you play; it is about what happens on the pitch. Our Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates boys can show what they can do.
READ: Pitso’s second coming starts at sentimental Orlando
“Sundowns are champions of Africa, and they beat the champions of Asia [Sundowns beat Al Ahli Saudi 2-1 in their Fifa Intercontinental Cup tie last weekend],” he added.
Mosimane received a massive boost as he wraps up his preparations, as the overseas-based contingent joined the rest of the players in camp. Puso Dithejane, Relebohile Mofokeng, Shandre Campbell, Ime Okon and Sphephelo Sithole were all spotted in Bafana training through the SA Football Association (Safa) media team.
Olwethu Makhanya and Thapelo Maseko are also said to have arrived and are part of the camp, despite not being captured on the Safa social media.
Guinea has also landed in South Africa and is also underway with their preparations for the much-anticipated Afcon qualifier encounter. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3pm on Saturday.
