GORDON IGESUND: Brazil Far Better Than South Africa

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund believes that his charges lost to a far more superior side after the home side was defeated 5-0 by a rampant Brazil in an international friendly match played on Wednesday at FNB Stadium.

The clash was Brazil’s final leg of their world tour as they prepare for the 2014 Fifa World Cup tournament which they are hosting in June. It was also to pass on the baton of the world soccer showpiece from the previous hosts South Africa.

A hat-trick from Barcelona superstar Neymar (41st, 46th, 90th) and goals from Oscar and Fernadinho in the 10th and 79th minutes were enough to give the five-time world champions a convincing victory over the home side.

SOUTH AFRICA vs NIGERIA: GORDON IGESUND - We Dont Fear Eagles

On the back of the news that South Africa climbed eight places in the Fifa World Rankings list this week, Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund dismissed talk of his team fearing Nigeria in their final group A game of the African Nations Championship (Chan) on Sunday.

Igesund's troops moved up to 54th place in the world and 10th in Africa with their win over Mozambique in the opening game of the Chan tournament.

South Africa have lost two of their last 10 games, winning six of them, also beating World and European champions Spain in November last year.