Bafana Bafana gear up for Kenya test in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Pitso Mosimane's side are on top of Group D with six points from their opening two wins over Guinea and Eritrea.

Kenya, who have no need to qualify for the upcoming AFCON as co-hosts alongside Tanzania and Uganda, are in third place with one point from their draw with Eritrea.

Guinea are in second with six points, while Eritrea have one point from their opening three AFCON qualifiers.

Ahead of the game, Bafana boss Pitso Mosimane said on SuperSport: "Kenya are a tricky opponent because you're playing against a team that has nothing to lose. They've already qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, so the result doesn't affect their place at the finals.

"That gives them the freedom to approach the game however they want. They can come out and play against us.

"What if they want to work on their defensive organisation and resilience ahead of the finals? They can use this game for that. Or perhaps they want to go toe to toe with us. This is the opportunity for them to do it because the result doesn't matter as much to them.

"That's what makes it a difficult game. It means much more to us than it does to them."

Kenya boss Benni McCarthy added that he is looking forward to renewing rivalries with Mosimane.

“Coach Pitso has always had the upper hand because he has always been at places that had the infrastructures and the best of everything," he said.

“And for me, you know, as a young coach, I always just tried to give my best and stay true to myself. Go out there and try and play the best way that I can, that can make it difficult for whoever you're up against, and sometimes we were fortunate.

“And on other occasions, we weren't as fortunate. So tomorrow is another one of those cases. It’s David versus Goliath, and unfortunately, I seem to be always David, I’m never Goliath.

“Tomorrow will be another battle I think technically, I've got a strong team. I've got a good team.

“And if we get things right, I think we can give them a run for their money."