Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos hopes his side can play at their “best level” when they take on Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Tuesday evening.

South Africa have been pitted in Group E alongside the likes of Mali, Tunisia and Namibia.

The South African national team are set to take on Mali in their opening group stage clash when the two sides square off at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo.

Broos admits facing Mali will be difficult but is confident his side can walk away with a positive result in their group stage opener.

“I think everybody is happy that we are one day before the game you know there is always preparation but you looking forward to play,” Broos said.

“So we are aware that we have a tough opponent tomorrow with Mali on the other side we believe in our chances and I hope that we can achieve our best level so that we can win the game.

“Because it’s very important for a tournament like this that you can start with a victory.”

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