Bafana star breaks down Bafana's approach to South Korea do-or-die

Midfielder Sphephelo Sithole has shared insight into Bafana Bafana's approach to their Group A finale against South Korea, with a spot in the next round of the FIFA World Cup up for grabs.

Bafana Bafana face a definitive, do-or-die FIFA World Cup Group A showdown against South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico on Thursday.

Broos’ charges currently sit at the bottom of the log with just one point after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico and rescuing a 1-1 draw against Czechia.

The math is simple for the South Africans: nothing less than an outright victory in Thursday morning's 03:00 (SA time) kick-off will keep their tournament alive, as a loss or a draw signals immediate elimination.

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Further complicating matters, Bafana will have to navigate this high-stakes battle without the services of key midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who misses out through suspension, as will compatriot Themba Zwane sit out Thursday's clash too.

At stake is a historic ticket to the knockout rounds, which now feature a round of 32 phase following the tournament's expansion.

A win against the Taegeuk Warriors will elevate South Africa to four points, putting them in a prime position to seal automatic qualification or progress as one of the best third-placed teams, depending on Czechia's result against group leaders Mexico.

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South Africa will be boosted by the return to eligibility of midfielder Sphephelo Sithole. The defensive enforcer missed Thursday’s match against Czechia due to suspension.

The KZN Academy graduate, though, is fairly confident of Bafana’s chances of making history.

"We know what is coming because we have done our analysis on the All we have to do is go out there, win the game and qualify for the next round," Sithole told journalists at the pre-match press conference.

"We are more than prepared and motivated for that."

"We know we are playing against a quality side in South Korea, but we are prepared for them."

"So, the intensity is very high, and we are playing against very good sides [at the World Cup]."