Basetsana out to smash Burundi

AFTER a warm-up match against the Transnet School of Excellence, the South African Under-20 Women’s team are now looking forward to their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Burundi at the Port Louis Rwagasore Stadium tomorrow.

Basetsana are hoping to book their place in next year’s showpiece in France in August.

Basetsana have been on cruise control since their beginning of their campaign, having thrashed Swaziland 5-0 in a friendly match and easily putting aside Namibia 9-0 on aggregate in the first round of the World Cup qualifiers.

Their next task against Burundi will be even tougher with the East Africans hoping to also make their first World Cup appearance.

“Playing against the School of Excellence really tested our players and I am satisfied with their performance. We have identified a couple of shortcomings which I am confident we rectify by Saturday” said coach Maud Khumalo.

Basetsana will be hoping to get a positive result away in Burundi before hosting the East Africans two weeks later. – ANA