Bafana Bafana Have A Battle On Their Hands Against Libya

Bafana Bafana know they will face a battle in Sfax as they look to book their spot at the 2019 African Cup of Nations, and Stuart Baxter has revealed what he sees as Libya's biggest strength.   Check out Bafana's stars in training in the gallery above   It is do or die for Bafana on Sunday evening as they take on the Libyans for a spot in the Afcon later this year, with a draw seeing them qualify in second and a win giving them a chance to climbing to the top of the table depending on Nigeria's result v Seychelles on Friday.   Read: 'I'm Numb' – Tributes Pour In For Legendary Former Chiefs Keeper   Stuart Baxter, the man tasked with guiding the South African team to Egypt, thinks it's going to be an emotional game at Stade Taieb Mhiri, admitting that the mental state of the players will certainly come into play.   Speaking from Tunis, Baxter said, "I think it's going to be a very passionate and emotional type of game… I think the team that deals best with that mental situation will have a great advantage. I expect them to be fired up and play very passionate football.   "It's a difficult one for both teams because they can't just attack us crazily, in case we sneak one. And we can't just sit there and defend. It's going to be an interesting one to see the tactical balance between the two teams."   Read: 14 Sundowns Stars That Could Make A Chloorkop Exit...   Though he speaks of tactical balance, Baxter also insisted that – though a draw will see them through – they will be going for all three points in Tunisia.   He added, "You'll see a South African team that wants to win the game, and you'll see that there is more than one way of winning the game. We take into consideration the situation, what the Libyans will do and how we think they will play, but we certainly don't want to come and sit here to just play for a draw."   When asked about individuals that Bafana may have to look out for on the night, the Englishman was coy about mentioning names, saying. "We've obviously studied them in every game, but I think it would be unwise of me to start picking out players. They obviously have more influential players, and their midfield is very influential in how they play, and they have experience at the back. Their big striker is also a pivotal point that they look for.   "They have a team… I think for the Libyans their main strength is that they are a team. They're well organised, they all work for each other, and I think that's what we'll have to deal with."   The game on Sunday evening is due to get underway at 19h00.    Watch: SLTV: Williams: Hopefully I Get The Opportunity To Rectify My Mistakes   

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