Bafana Bafana are through to round 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Egypt represent a daunting prospect: the Afcon pedigree, the talent-laden squad and a default ability to fill any ground in this tournament. The public pressure may be of a very different kind to that of his opponents, but it can be equally burdensome. Under-fire Egypt know their demanding public will not easily forgive a failure to progress to a home quarterfinal. Bafana are equally aware that a third loss from three of four games will invariably see the axe swing in multiple directions.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 04, 2019 21:56 UTC