South Africa
coach Stuart Baxter described his side's victory over Nigeria in Uyo on
Saturday as "emotional" and "something special." Bafana
Bafana beat Nigeria 2-0 in their opening Group E qualifier for the 2019 Africa
Cup of Nations.
It was South
Africa's first ever official competitive win over the Super Eagles.
"It is
the way the victory was achieved which has been so emotional," said
Baxter.
"The
long trip to West Africa, the short preparation period and then go into the
match and completely outplay the home favourites is something special,"
Baxter added.
Baxter - who
was appointed last month on a five year deal - only linked up with his squad
last Monday.
"I have
received countless messages of congratulations mostly from back home in South
Africa. They are still trickling in and it goes to show what this win means for
the country.
"We
were comfortable on the ball, hit the post twice; I am absolutely delighted.
This is what South Africa should do on regular basis," he said.
The result
was a big blow for three-time African champions Nigeria who failed to qualify
for the last two Nations Cup finals.
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