AFCON Draw: Nees Vows To Make History

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Warriors Head Coach Michael Nees has promised to make history by advancing to the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), or even further when the tournament kicks off in December this year.

The Warriors were drawn into Group B alongside record winners Egypt, former champions South Africa, and Angola, who reached the quarter-finals in the last edition.

Nees, who attended the draw ceremony in Morocco, said his side could bring glory back home with serious preparations.

“Three teams from COSAFA. No secrets here; the teams know each other very well. A derby against rivals Bafana Bafana again, and a clash with a skillful Angola side that has a different playing style. Not to mention North African powerhouses Egypt, record champions and one of the tournament favorites, who will come to Morocco with all their stars and their best team. In my opinion, it’s a very balanced, strong, and competitive group,” Nees said.

The Warriors will kick off with a match against Egypt, followed by a game against Angola, and their final match will be against South Africa.

“Our first match will be against Egypt in Agadir, our second against Angola, and the final group game against Bafana Bafana, with both of those matches in Marrakesh, where we will be based for the tournament. We need to be up to the challenge straight from the beginning, but with good preparations, we can meet the challenge. Like any other team, we want to progress to the second round. We respect our opponents, but we have complete self-belief in our strength and skills to achieve this objective,” said Nees.

“The tournament will set new standards for an AFCON, I am sure, and the conditions and facilities will be fair and equal for all the teams.”