South
Africa will tackle the 2014 FIFA World Cup hosts on Wednesday, 5 March at the
FNB Stadium in Nasrec near Soweto in a match whose theme is “Celebrating 20
Years of Freedom.”
Nthethe
missed the reciprocal clash in Sao Paolo in 2012 where a gallant Bafana Bafana
narrowly lost 1-0.
“It
is every player’s dream to play against the best, and I guess I am no
different. I have not played against Brazil and given a chance on the day I
will certainly do my best. I watched them against Bafana Bafana in the 2009
FIFA Confederations Cup and in Sao Paolo two years ago and it has been my wish
to play against them. If I am selected, it will be like a dream come true, more
so coming at the back of having faced World and European champions Spain.
“I
am really looking forward to this match,” said the former Bloemfontein Celtic
captain who recently made a move to Mamelodi Sundowns.
Nthethe,
who has been capped 19 times for Bafana Bafana, is expecting a blockbuster of a
match; similar to the one against Spain.
“It
is going to be a tough day but that is what every player savours; playing
against the best in the business. They are an all-round team, very strong in
defence and a sleek strike-force; so it calls for us to work as a team and be
at our best,” said Nthethe.
The
hard tackling defender said the match would be the sternest test for most of
the players especially after the shock win against La Roja (Spain).
“I
don’t think we will disappoint our legion of fans on the night as I believe
coach Igesund has selected a very competitive squad that can hold it’s own
against many teams. I have confidence that we will do well. We just hope our
fans will come in full force to support us in this match,” added the Sundowns
defender.
Tickets
for this match are going for R50 for the top tier; R200 for the middle tier and
R100 for the bottom tier.
