Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is blunt about what his squad has to do when they meet neighbours Lesotho for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Broos' troops are putting the final preparations for the first of two World Cup qualifiers to be played in September.
South Africa hosts Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 9 September, but before that, they will aim to overcome neighbours Lesotho on Friday at Dr Rantlai Petrus Stadium.
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Speaking to media on Monday ahead of the clash, Broos did not mince his words about the result he is looking for.
"The game on Friday is a must-win," Broos said.
"We can't afford to drop points against Lesotho. This does not mean we will underestimate our opponent, that is the biggest mistake you can make.
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"They drew in Nigeria, and they are our neighbours. You know how neighbours are. We have to be careful and keep up the pressure on our opponents. If we win on Friday, the pressure is on our opponents (in Group C).
"I think Nigeria only play on Saturday, which means if we win on Friday, it puts big pressure on them."
The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:00.
