“… This reveals that SA soccer is powerful and the nationwide crew has completed properly at Afcon [Africa Cup of Nations] and we would qualify for the World Cup.
“So, I feel it is good that there are specific areas that may compete in opposition to the giants of African soccer and the North Africans. We’re happy with what we’ve achieved and searching ahead to the sport in opposition to Simba.”
Barker additionally lauded his aspect’s efficiency as they beat Zamalek 0-1 in Cairo on Tuesday in mixture after Sihle Nduli netted the one aim late within the match.
“I feel it was vital for us to not concede an away aim. I feel you realize within the first leg Zamalek had an enormous probability late within the match and we made a superb save, I feel that was a turning level. Had they scored, it might have made issues a bit troublesome coming right here,” he stated.
“So, understanding that we did not concede an away aim, it was a message to the gamers that we’ve to indicate starvation, need and work laborious. You do not come to a spot like this in opposition to a crew like this, a defending champion and win with out placing any effort.
“We knew that we must sacrifice and credit score should go to the gamers for the work they put in and sticking to the sport plan.”
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