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South Africa To Parade Strong Side Against Eagles by demix007(m): 9:45am On Nov 19, 2014 |
South Africa head coach Ephraim Mashaba has dismissed speculations that he will be fielding a very weak starting lineup against Nigeria in Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Afcon 2013 hosts though have booked a place in the championship billed for Equatorial Guinea, the former South Africa U17 tactician insists that his side will be aiming to end the qualifying series without defeat. "First, we don’t have to break the momentum of the team and I must tell you that the players called up for this game are here on merit,” Mashaba told Goal. "We will not parade a weak team against Nigeria because we want to continue with our impressive form and we are looking forward to winning this game. "Though we’ve already booked a place to the Nations Cup, my side will be hoping to end the qualifying series on a high note. South Africa are yet to secure a win against the Super Eagles, coach Mashaba insists the game billed for the Akwa Ibom Stadium will definitely be a different affair. "Yesterday, today, and tomorrow will never be the same. What happened yesterday shouldn’t be used as a yardstick to determine what will happen tomorrow (Wednesday). "You are aware we’re building a new team, that is why you can see these junior players and their achievement tells you where the confidence is coming from. “We played the Eagles to a goalless draw in Cape Town and all people could say was that my side was fortunate. This time around, we will be hoping to play the best of football and hopefully get a win,” he concluded. South Africa will be missing the services of Thulani Serero and Lehlohonolo Majoro for this crunch game. The duo have been ruled out due to injury |
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