Neil Tovey speaks from experience after Bafana Bafana draw
It could’ve gone either way...
It was a close match on Wednesday night, but Bafana Bafana reached the AFCON knockout phase with a draw against Tunisia.
They did not stray from their plan and put in the hard yards in order to frustrate their opponent. The clash was a tense affair for Bafana fans, but the goalless draw was enough to secure a round of 16 berth.
As our very own sports lead Sky Tshabalala predicted, they finished second in Group E at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo on Wednesday night.
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Former player turned coach and analyst, Neil Tovey, is on the line to bring us the exclusive scoop on what exactly transpired in this match. Listen here:
Some background on Neil Tovey
Neil Robert Tovey, a South African football coach and former player, hails from Pretoria, born on 2 July 1962.
He kicked off his professional career by debuting for Durban City in 1981, securing victories in the 1982 and 1983 National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) championships.
Neil holds the record for the most appearances in the National Soccer League (NSL).
Renowned on the football field as "Mokoko", Neil captained Bafana Bafana to their victorious AFCON title in 1996 under Clive Barker.
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Notably, he dedicated a decade of his soccer career to Kaizer Chiefs, ultimately retiring from the club.
With an impressive track record, Neil Tovey has etched his name in South African football history, both as a formidable player and a successful coach.
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