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MOKOTJO: WE'RE HERE TO WIN!

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Kamohelo Mokotjo says they are focused on the task at hand.
Photo: Themba Makofane
Kamohelo Mokotjo says they are focused on the task at hand. Photo: Themba Makofane

Bafana Bafana midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo is confident that they will get the job done in their must-win-match against Libya on Sunday.

Bafana need a draw at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri in Sfax, Tunisia to secure their spot at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Egypt.

They are second in Group E with nine points, a solitary point behind leaders Nigeria who have already qualified.

Their opponents on Sunday, Libya, are third with seven points and need to beat Bafana to qualify.

Seychelles are rooted to the bottom of the group with a single point and are out of contention.

Mokotjo, who missed the last two games for Bafana through injury, is back to full fitness and is expected to play a key role against the Mediterranean Knights.

The Brentford star says they are fully focused on the task at hand and have prepared very well for their North African opponents.

“We deal with the pressure by forgetting about the past and staying in the here and now,” said Mokotjo.

“We’ve played them before so we know how they want to set up.”

Bafana opted to leave for Tunisia early and give themselves enough time to acclimatise.

They will play in cold weather conditions in Sfax, and Mokotjo believes they won't be affected. 

“We’ve had a week to prepare here and I think that’s more than enough time for us to get the desired result.

"Whether it rains or it's sunny, that doesn't make a difference to us - what we are here for is a result that will get us in the Afcon."

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