DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Iqraam Rayners and Themba Sikhakhane of South Africa celebrate the equaliser during the 2023 COSAFA Cup match between South Africa and Botswana at King Zwelithini Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Rogan Ward/Gallo Images)
Coach Morena Ramoreboli was 'very happy' with the Bafana Bafana's 2-1 victory over Botswana on Saturday afternoon.
The host staged a quick turnaround in the second half as a penalty from Iqraam Rayners and a strike from Shaune Mogaila ensured their first win in the group.
Having played to a draw in their tournament opener, Bafana needed to see off the Zebras to have any chance of a semi-final spot as the victory serves as a confidence booster.
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“I think it was bound to happen. We kept on trying, trying and for a change today we decided not to make any change when we came back from halftime because we felt it was almost there,” Ramoreboli told SuperSport TV.
“And we’re trying to build momentum and sometimes when you win matches like this it is the only way to build confidence and believe that we can go through,” he said.
Ramoreboli showered more praises on the charges and stated the display was better than in their opener against the Brave Warriors of Namibia.
“So, I think honestly speaking credit to the guys. The boys did very well. Defensively, offensively they fought and I think the biggest mistake that we make we allowed them sometimes to receive balls behind our defence and that was very dangerous for us.
“But I think honestly speaking the overall performance is much better than the overall performance we showed in the first match but look I’m happy and I think we’re building on a performance after every game.
“So, I’m very happy with the victory. We needed this victory so that at least we go into the next match with confidence."
The journey isn’t over as yet for Bafana with their last assignment in the group against Eswatini on Tuesday.
The host staged a quick turnaround in the second half as a penalty from Iqraam Rayners and a strike from Shaune Mogaila ensured their first win in the group.
Having played to a draw in their tournament opener, Bafana needed to see off the Zebras to have any chance of a semi-final spot as the victory serves as a confidence booster.
Read | Bafana stage comeback win in COSAFA Cup
“I think it was bound to happen. We kept on trying, trying and for a change today we decided not to make any change when we came back from halftime because we felt it was almost there,” Ramoreboli told SuperSport TV.
“And we’re trying to build momentum and sometimes when you win matches like this it is the only way to build confidence and believe that we can go through,” he said.
Ramoreboli showered more praises on the charges and stated the display was better than in their opener against the Brave Warriors of Namibia.
“So, I think honestly speaking credit to the guys. The boys did very well. Defensively, offensively they fought and I think the biggest mistake that we make we allowed them sometimes to receive balls behind our defence and that was very dangerous for us.
“But I think honestly speaking the overall performance is much better than the overall performance we showed in the first match but look I’m happy and I think we’re building on a performance after every game.
“So, I’m very happy with the victory. We needed this victory so that at least we go into the next match with confidence."
The journey isn’t over as yet for Bafana with their last assignment in the group against Eswatini on Tuesday.
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