'We're on the right track': Bafana Chan coach Ntseki after win over Guinea
Bafana were made to work extra hard for their 2-1 Group C win over Guinea on Monday afternoon in Kampala to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive.
Ntseki said in their win over Guinea, which was secured through goals from Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema and unattached Thabiso Kutumela, they were made to run a lot and recovery is going to be important.
'We are looking to the next three days before we play Niger [on Friday],' he said after the win over Guinea.
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