Venue for Bafana’s next Afcon qualifiers announced

Stadium Management SA (SMSA) announced on Wednesday that FNB Stadium will host Bafana Bafana’s next two Afcon qualifiers.

Bafana will face Seychelles on October 13 and Nigeria on November 17 2018.

Both matches are now confirmed to take place at the iconic FNB Stadium with a kick-off at 3pm.

SA Football Association (Safa) General Manager in Football Business Russell Paul said: “We are very excited to have Bafana Bafana play these two Afcon 2019 qualifiers at FNB Stadium. The matches are significant and important in the team’s qualification campaign. We’d like to encourage the public to attend the matches, working with SMSA we have created packages that make getting to both matches possible.”

SMSA CEO Dr. Jacques Grobbelaar added: “It is always a pleasure to welcome Bafana Bafana to the spiritual home of African football. We are here to support the team in their Afcon 2019 qualifiers and also working together with Safa and our other stakeholders to provide an excellent experience for the spectators.

“Ticket packages have been created specifically with the spectator in mind allowing them to experience both matches at reduced costs if they buy the tickets together. We know that economic factors influence attendance and have done all that we could to keep the ticket prices accessible for all. Come enjoy FNB Stadium and support our national team as they make their bid for Afcon 2019.”

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