Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Hans Vonk has warned the national team against the dangers of undermining a stubborn Cape Verde.
The Hugo Broos-coached side will face Verde in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations tournament that is currently taking place in Ivory Coast.
On Tuesday Bafana shocked the world by beating Morocco 2-0 in the last 16 stage of the competition.
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Vonk says Cape Verde will be more difficult compared to Morocco.
"Speaking from my own experience, Cape Verde they had a very nice team, I think we once went there and the score was 1-2," Vonk tells KickOff.
"That game was very difficult, they've got a very tactical skill. But if I was the boys I wouldn't worry too much about Cape Verde.
"They must just continue what they were doing against Morocco where they defended well and scored beautiful goals," Vonk said.
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"If I was Hugo Broos I wouldn't change too much, if all players are fit and able to play the next game then don't change a winning team.
"Keep the same tactics, they do well when they are playing to their strength.
"They should be careful of underestimating Cape Verde though, underestimating your opponent that's the biggest danger in football after a great result in the Morocco game.
"To now think we can win the AFCON just because we beat Morocco... That's not true, this one is going to be more difficult.
"Morocco were favourites, so against them, it's easy to put yourself in the underdog position. It's a different scenario when you have to play Cape Verde and everyone thinks you are the favourite.
