Bafana Bafana were unable to play any international friendlies after the Africa Cup Of Nations competition, this due to their opponents withdrawing due to the xenophobic attacks in the country.
However, the South African national team will be in action next weekend, when they host Mali in the Nelson Mandela Challenge at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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Speaking to the South African Football association, head coach Ntseki outlined that the Mali clash is more about finding their new identity under his mentorship, than the opponents themselves. This as they prepare for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers.
"I think it is a very important match for us to play because the last time we could not have a game and this will be more as a dress rehearsal preparing to go in to Ghana and Sudan back-to-back. We need to have the camp and identify ourselves and have a tactical approach," he said.
"It is not about Mali but more about our identity as Bafana Bafana. We know that Ghana away will be a tough one but Sudan will be tougher because there is pressure to deliver at home," he added.
Bafana will face Mali on Sunday, October 12.
