Egypt's Coach: Our Clash against South Africa is Difficult

Egypt's head coach Javier Aguirre said on Friday that Pharaohs' game against South Africa in the Africa Cup of nations would be very difficult.

"Bafana Bafana's clash will be very difficult. It will not be an easy game, especially, when you play against an organized team like South Africa," the Mexican coach said in a pre-match press conference.

"Our performance is developing from one match to another. I do not think that we have any problems regarding our physical aspect. Our players are getting ready for this clash," he added.

"The pressure on our players is normal, because we are the hosts, and we are expected to claim the title," he noted.

"We do not have any problems in our attacking line as some say. Pharaohs scored five goals in three games and that is very good at football," Aguirre remarked

It is worth mentioning that Egypt qualified for the last 16 after they topped group A, while Bafana Bafana advanced to the knock-out stage as one of the four best third-placed teams in the tournament.

Last 16 Games is as follows: 

Morocco Vs. Benin - Friday, July 5- Al-Salam stadium (18:00 CLT)

Uganda Vs.Senegal - Friday, July 5-  Cairo Stadium (21:00 CLT)

Cameroon Vs. Nigeria - Saturday, July 6 -  Alexandria Stadium(18:00 CLT)

Egypt Vs South Africa - Saturday, July 6 - Cairo Stadium (21:00 CLT)

Madagascar Vs DR Congo - Sunday, July 7 - Alexandria Stadium (18:00 CLT)

Algeria Vs Guinea - Sunday, July 7 - 30 June stadium (21:00 CLT)

Mali Vs Ivory Coast - Monday, July 8 - Suez Stadium(18:00 CLT)

Tunisia Vs. Ghana - Monday, July 8 - at Ismailia stadium(21:00 CLT)