Gordon Igesund, the coach of South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance in two friendly matches leading up to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Despite drawing 0-0 against Algeria and experiencing a 0-1 defeat against Norway, Igesund sees positive signs in the team’s development.
“I was very happy with the performance. We played a very good match against a quality team which is ranked second in Africa. So I was very happy with the performance and thought we were the best team out there. I’m not worried about anything at this stage. The team is improving all the time,” stated Igesund.
The coach is optimistic about the team’s potential, and he emphasizes that concerns about scoring goals will be addressed as the tournament progresses. His focus is on continuous improvement, and he remains confident in the team’s abilities.
Igesund also calls for the support of the South African fans, urging them to unite behind the team for a successful campaign in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. He acknowledges the importance of fan support and praises the fans for their fantastic contribution during the matches. The coach emphasizes that the players need the backing of the supporters to continue progressing and performing well in the tournament.
