Nicaragua head Juan Cruz Real has praised the quality of Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana squad, saying he believes they can competed “very well in the World Cup”.
The 131st ranked team held Bafana to a goalless draw at Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday evening, with Lyle Foster missing a penalty in first-half injury time.
However, after six losses in their previous eight games, the result was very respectable for the visiting team, while Broos’ men will be disappointed after now going four games without a win.
Cruz Real, though, praised the quality in the South African squad, saying their is a clear difference in quality between his and Broos’ side.
“South Africa is a great team, have very good players,” he said after the match.
“I know most of them play in the local league, the South African Premier League [Soccer] League has good competition. Also don’t forget you have a player playing in the Premier League.
“So the value [quality] of the South African squad with us, it’s a huge difference. But I see South Africa as a very good team, very good technical – some players have huge technical ability, are talented.
“I think you got chances to compete very well in the World Cup.”
