Johannesburg - Ecstatic South African soccer fans are confident that Bafana Bafana will make them proud by walloping Iraq.
"We came here in large numbers to give them support, so we expect nothing but good results. We don't support losers," said Nthabe Ntsimane speaking to BuaNews at Ellis Park stadium.
Thebe Modisake said it was rare for Bafana Bafana to lose a game in a fully packed stadium with their fans.
"It is unlikely that Iraq can beat our national team. We believe that our vuvuzelas will rejuvenate Bafana's performance on the pitch," he said.
Vuyisile Sitwayi said soccer was a tricky game and that even though you work hard, your opponents might still surprise you. He said even if the national team loses, he would still support them though.
Terrence Wilson, an Iraqi soccer fan, was adamant that the Asian champions would beat Bafana Bafana 2-1.
Flying the Iraqi national flag, Ali Zayif said the Lions of Mesopotamia (Iraq), would register their first win of the Confederations Cup by walloping Bafana Bafana 3-2.
His brother Tahsin Zayif said though Iraq would beat the Confederations Cup host, it would not be by a large margin.
"I hope that we will beat Bafana 1-0 because this is going to be a difficult match," he said.
John Basta, an Egyptian fan, said he was enjoying the atmosphere at the stadium and especially the vuvuzelas.
"I like the atmosphere, in Egypt we are not used to this type of noise, but this is good for football and perhaps this will make South Africa to win," he said.
Outside the stadium, the City of Johannesburg and the Local Organising Committee volunteers told BuaNews the soccer fans were friendly and have cooperated with them which is making their jobs easy.
The volunteers are showing soccer fans where to park their vehicles as well as which entrances they should use to the stadium.
"We are committed to execute our task with diligent until the finals of this prestigious tournament," said 22-year-old volunteer Phillip Mokou.
Engedzani Kone, a volunteer responsible for ticketing said all was on track and working according to their plans.
"If all the fans are happy, it means we are doing exactly what we have been trained to do," he said.
