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42 Banyana Banyana of South Africa striker Thembi Kgatlana believes the suitable conditions in Pretoria can help the side overturn their narrow loss to the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
The African champions lost 1-0 to their longstanding rivals in Abuja last week Friday.
Desiree Ellis’ side will need to score at least two goals without conceding to confirm their place in Paris 2024.
Kgatlana insists playing in a familiar territory will be an advantage for Banyana Banyana.
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“I think for us in the first half, we started a bit slow and coming into the second stanza, we were better. That’s the positive we need to take going back home with familiar facilities and knowing what to do in front of our fans,” Kgatlana told Safa media.
“The good thing is [that] this is not a tournament. We know after the game in Pretoria, whoever wins will go through, but they have the advantage after the first leg; there is no away-goal rule.
“I also think that gives us more confidence because we are not chasing the game. We know that we have to win with a better score. We also have an advantage at home with better facilities.”
Tuesday’s encounter will hold at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria.
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