South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who recently won the golden gloves award at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is feeling very hopeful about Bafana Bafana’s chances of securing a win against Nigeria in their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier match.
The team is scheduled to travel to Uyo next month to face the Super Eagles on the road for their third round clash.
It is worth noting that in their last meeting in Uyo at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Bafana Bafana emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.
However, in a more recent encounter between the sides at AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles came out on top after winning the penalty shootout 4-2.
Despite this setback, Williams remains confident in his team’s ability to overcome the challenges they will face playing away from home.
He draws on his own experience of being part of the squad that defeated Nigeria last time they met, and intends to share his valuable insights with the current players.
Williams also highlighted the significance of their previous AFCON match against Nigeria, recognizing it as one of their standout performances in the tournament.
He believes this demonstration shows their potential for positive results against strong opponents.
The goalkeeper stressed the importance of consistency in exhibiting their capacity to compete with the best teams.
In addition to facing Nigeria, South Africa will also be hosting Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein just four days after their match against the Super Eagles.
With the optimism of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and their past victory over Nigeria, Bafana Bafana is poised to give their all in the upcoming qualifier, aiming to secure another win and continue progressing in their quest to reach the FIFA World Cup.
