Mamelodi Sun-downs midfielder Lindokuhle Mbatha is confident that Bafana Bafana will qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations next year.

Having played out a 1-1 draw with Congo in Polokwane last week, South Africa top Group A with eight points, one ahead of Congo in second.

Coach Shakes Mashaba

The 29-year-old Mbatha, who is currently sidelined by injury, believes without a doubt that Shakes Mashaba’s side will make it to next year’s showpiece.

Speaking to Football411, he said: “We will definitely beat Sudan and Nigeria next month, because the boys are doing well at the moment.

“In my opinion I think it was not the best game but all that matters is we did not lose, maybe the bad weather also contributed. I am 100 percent sure that we will go through.”