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South Africa coach Ntseki reveals "cautious" approach to Ghana showdown 

South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki believes a protective strategy would be their best approach to Thursday's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Ghana.

Bafana Bafana are set to take on the Black Stars away in Cape Coast in their first match of the qualifiers.

“We have to be very careful. Starting on the front foot can get us an early goal and unsettle Ghana. But at the same time, if you give Ghana too much possession, they can easily hurt you," Ntseki said at the pre-match press conference.

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“They [Ghana] are at home‚ they will have the support and confidence. So, it’s a game where one has to be very cautious.

“We are very careful in our approach. Our tactical strategy has to be one of being protective.

"But at the same time, we should not be dropping too deep and giving Ghana possession because they can always be dangerous.”

At the recent 2019 championship in Egypt, Bafana Bafana reached the quarter-finals where they lost to Nigeria. 

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