Former Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund believes Mali will be a good opponent for Molefi Ntseki's side as they prepare for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana next month.
‘GI’ has also recalled a match in the 2013 Afcon tournament when he was in charge of the national side, where they lost 3-1 to the Eagles in the quarter-finals, stating that a quality opponent will help Ntseki.
With the West Africans having reached the Round of 16 in the continental showpiece in Egypt earlier this year as well, the former Bafana mentor has explained that the players will also measure their progress.