AFCON QUALIFIER: We’ll beat Super Eagles – South Africa

Following a resounding 3-0 win over Sudan in Khartoum on Friday in their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match, midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi says Bafana Bafana must not become complacent when they face Nigeria in Cape Town on Wednesday, SPORT24 reports. The Super Eagles fell to a 3-2 loss to Congo in their opening qualifier match on Saturday, and Vilakazi was optimistic his side could get a win at home. “We know our history against Nigeria but we are determined to change all that. History is always there to be rewritten and I am confident that come on Wednesday, we will put smiles on most South Africans faces.” He added, “We just need to keep our feet grounded and the rest will follow. The players know what it means to represent one’s country. They know that behind their backs that they are carrying the hopes of 52 million people.” Vilakazi said a more committed mental approach was one of the reasons behind Bafana’s resounding victory over Sudan . Vilakazi came on as a substitute in the second half and scored the first two goals for South Africa as they surged ahead, but warned the focus should be on their second qualifier match against Nigeria in Cape Town on Wednesday. “That is one philosophy coach Shakes Mashaba has been drumming home now and again and I am seeing the attitude of players has tremendously changed. “They are prepared to die for a just cause, work for each other and want to bring pride and happiness to the country. That is the type of task any responsible citizen needs to carry to make a difference in society.” Captain Senzo Meyiwa said with the type of atmosphere in the Bafana camp, the Eagles would face a stiff opposition. “Yes, they say in soccer certain teams have their hoodoo side but we are ready for the Nigeria match,” said Meyiwa. “We are all determined to change the course of history and everyone cannot wait for Wednesday.”