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“We’re not favourites: Russia have a lot of talented individuals and Israel have proven they are very dangerous opponents for any team,” Portugal coach Paulo Bento.

“The Senegal team should fear no opponent, but we also respect everybody,” Amara Traore, Senegal coach.

“We are not afraid of the big names, specifically Ghana. We know that we are capable of qualifying,” Mohamed ‘Mazda’ Abdallah, Sudan coach.

“Botswana is a local derby. Most of their players play in South Africa and against them, the attitude and the emotions will be the key factors,” Pitso Mosimane, South Africa coach.