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South Africa will return to action against Namibia in an international friendly match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Thursday evening.
Bafana Bafana have been inactive since November when they defeated Sudan 1-0 at home in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier.Coach Molefi Ntseki is keen to ensure that his side builds momentum heading into next month's two Afcon qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe.
Bafana will take on a Namibia side which has also been inactive for the last 11 months having lost 2-0 to Guinea away in their last game which was the 2022 Afcon qualifier.
South Africa could be without Lebogang Manyama with the Kaizer Chiefs midfielder-come-striker having sat out Wednesday's training session due to a lower back strain.
However, Ntseki's side has been boosted by the arrival of their Percy Tau on Wednesday and the influential forward has the ability to single-handedly inspire Bafana to a win over Namibia.
The new Mamelodi Sundowns striker will be eager to play an integral role in helping the Brave Warriors stun Bafana and prove that his achievement from the recent PSL season was not a fluke.
Prior to the three matches, they had registered two successive victories over Eritrea in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers. This will be the 10th meeting between South Africa and Namibia across all competitions.Bafana have the upper hand having registered six wins compared to the Brave Warriors' two, while one match ended in a draw.