Polokwane had long been touted to host the match on 21 March, but concerns over the pitch conditions in recent weeks raised doubts after it suffered damage during a music concert by Limpopo star Makhadzi in December.

So far this year, no football matches have been played at the venue, but Mpe remains confident that everything will be in order in time for the game.

Hosting a Bafana Bafana game is costly, but Mpe says the provincial government has joined forces to make it happen, highlighting its economic benefits for the province.

Look to host the national team is expensive and we must not lie to you . The cost implications is around 4.7 million to bring the national team here. S

o we have decided to do it jointly so we share the responsibility between us including Tourism Limpopo and ourselves as a municipality.”

Bafana Bafana last played in Limpopo seven years ago in a World Cup qualifier against Senegal, and Premier Poppy Ramathuba is confident Hugo Broos' team will draw a sold-out crowd.”

--ChannelAfrica--