Baxter hails Bafana after Angola win
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter heaped praises on his charges for putting up a brave fight against Angola.
Stuart Baxter, coach of South Africa (Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix)
This comes after Bafana beat the Angolans 6-5 on penalties to secure a place in the finals of the four nations tournament currently taking place in Zambia.
A lapse of concentration in the 31st minute resulted in South Africa being punished by Campos following a casual pass by Buhle Mkhwanazi.
However, Stuart Baxter’s men came out firing in the second stanza and quickly levelled matters through debutant Lebogang Mothiba, whose cheeky back heel followed a good run from Phakamani Mahlambi.
“The boys showed character against a very stubborn Angola side,” said Baxter.
“We started off a bit slow in the opening minutes, and they really came at us. We eventually gained control of the game with the younger players gaining more confidence.
“The opening goal was a bit unfortunate, but I am glad we recuperated and found the equaliser. It was a great performance and we looking forward to the final on Saturday,” added Baxter.
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