SAFA
President, Kirsten Nematandani has heaped praise on coach Gordon Igesund and
his gallant Bafana Bafana side for reaching the quarter-finals of the 2013
AFCON tournament saying the Senior National Men’s Team had done the country
proud.
“You
have brought pride and honour to the nation and today you have written a piece
of history for yourselves, families and friends. You deserve to walk tall. You
showed the entire football world that you have the fighting spirit and that the
adage ‘it is never over until the fat lady sings’ is a true expression of
competitive soccer games.
We
are confident that this achievement will now spur you to go all the way in this
tournament. The entire country is behind you; their support and spirit will
carry you all the way,” said an elated Nematandani.
Bafana
drew 2-2 with Morocco to seal their place in the quarter-finals. They finished
top of Group A ahead of Cape Verde on goal difference. They will remain in
Durban for the last eight match.
Moses
Mabhida stadium has been a happy hunting ground for Bafana Bafana where they
are yet to lose a competitive match in the majestic stadium.
