South Africa look to return to winning ways against Seychelles

Thulani Hlatshwayo of South Africa during the 2019 African Cup Of Nations Qualifier match between South Africa and Libya at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on 08 September 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

by Austin Ditlhobolo

Monday Oct 08, 2018. 12:00

South Africa will face off with Seychelles in the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualification Group E match in Johannesburg on Saturday, October 13

Bafana Bafana were held to a 0-0 draw by Libya in their previous 2019 AFCON qualifier at home last month.

The draw extended South Africa's unbeaten run to three matches in all competitions having recorded two wins and one draw.

The Southern African giants will be looking to return to winning ways when they face a wounded Seychelles side.

Meanwhile, Seychelles succumbed to a 3-0 defeat to Nigeria in their previous 2019 AFCON qualifier at home last month.

The defeat extended the Pirates' winless run to 17 matches in all competitions having recorded 13 defeats and four draws.

The Southern African side will be keen to cause a major upset by defeating South Africa.