Russia 2018 World Cup
Bafana want wins in Cape Verde, Durban to lock in World Cup entry
Bafana Bafana want a win in Cape Verde‚ then in Durban‚ and to keep on in that vein so that they do not face the final-day permutations and rely on other results the nation SA is so often subjected too‚ says Ramahlwe Mphahlele has said. The Kaizer Chiefs rightback said SA travel to Praia wanting nothing less than three points against the last-placed team in the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying Group D. Bafana might be in second place on goal difference to Burkina Faso but they are well placed in the group‚ given their upcoming forthcoming fixtures. If SA beat Cape Verde away on Friday night and do it again at come back return to Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday night and do it again‚ then a win at home against Burkina Faso on October 7 might be enough to wrap up qualification before their final game in Senegal on November 11. Though Although What happens between Bukina Burkina Faso and Senegal over the next week will have a bearing on the outcome of Group D.
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