South Africa’s central defender, Grant Kekana, exudes confidence as he looks forward to the crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal clash against Nigeria. The Bafana Bafana are determined to secure a positive result in this highly anticipated match.
Following their hard-fought 2-1 victory on penalties against Cape Verde, South Africa has secured a spot in the semi-finals and is now gearing up to face Nigeria at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké.
The upcoming showdown with Nigeria is expected to pose a significant challenge for South Africa at the ongoing AFCON. Kekana emphasized the team’s awareness of Nigeria’s talented players and their impressive journey in the tournament. However, he expressed unwavering belief in their ability to strategize effectively and compete fiercely.
Kekana conveyed to reporters in the mixed zone, “Obviously it’s another tough opponent. We know Nigeria has a lot of quality players, we know they’ve done well to also get this far but we believe in ourselves. We are going to go to the drawing board, plan accordingly and give ourselves a chance of getting a positive result against them.”
With Kekana’s optimism and determination, the stage is set for an enthralling encounter between South Africa and Nigeria. Football enthusiasts around the world eagerly await this electrifying semifinal match at AFCON 2023.
