Six points from the next two games will put South Africa in good stead.

The do take confidence from their recent win against Ghana and the captain, Ronwen Williams, says the mood is the camp is high.

“The mood in the camp has never been this positive before. I've been a part of the nation team for eight years and to see the camp being so lively is a wonderful feeling.

“It is obviously because of last month’s result against Ghana. We like this feeling and I told the guys that we need to keep it this way because it feels good.

“We know what the task and assignment is that is at hand. It's not going to be easy. It is going to be tough, but we believe that we can achieve our objective.

“We are preparing well and we are looking forward to the game.

“As the coaches said if we can get maximum points, we will have one foot in the door.

“We are excited and so far, so good. The spirit is high and we want to keep it this way.”

Saturday’s all-important away qualifier in Bahir Dar kicks off at 15:00. The two team will battle it out again on Tuesday in the return leg at the FNB Stadium.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport