Broos remains upbeat as Bafana is job on the line: 'Relaxed... nervous... stressed...'

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is not going down without a fight as the Belgian mentor remains positive ahead of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Liberia.

Broos faced the media for the first time since his charges drew 2-2 against Liberia at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

After the draw in last Friday's first leg encounter, the Belgian mentor let his emotions get the better of him. He briefly addressed local reporters before storming out of his post-match press conference after the Lone Stars shocked the home side.

Bafana had squandered a 2-0 lead in the vital Afcon qualifying match.

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Before the national team departed for Liberia on Sunday ahead of the return leg in Monrovia, the South African Football Association (SAFA) issued an apology on behalf of Broos.

The 70-year-old expressed regret over his actions. He is, however, well aware of what is at stake for the men's national team.

The draw in Soweto placed Bafana in a precarious position.

They will now have to win away from home on Tuesday to ensure their name is seeded in the Afcon draw later this year alongside Group K log leaders Morocco. Liberia will earn a golden ticket to Afcon if they beat South Africa.

Before Tuesday's highly anticipated clash, a smiling Broos said he was not yet feeling the heat.

"Here today, I'm relaxed. Tomorrow at four o'clock, I will be nervous," Broos said when asked whether he felt any pressure about the match.

"I think this is totally normal even when I have 35 years experience as a coach. I know that tomorrow it's a very important [match] for South Africa.

"We like to win and we have to win to be assured of a next year. There will be