South Africa plays Mali today Saturday – 2nd February, 2013 at Moses Mabhida Stadium — Durban at 6:30 PM GMT and to be officiated by N. Alioum.
South Africa will do battle against Mali in Durban on Saturday night, with both sides hoping to inspire their fans for different reasons
This is going to be an interesting clash and would definitely have enough crowds and the winner of the match would even get to face the greatest battle ever, which is semi-final against Ivory Coast or even Nigeria.
South Africa players to watch out for;
Khune, Khumalo, Sangweni, Ngongca, Furman, Dikgacoi, Phala, Mphela
With an ability to control the game in the middle of the park, Furman has been a great addition to the national team, with his ability to read the game highlighted with his presence near the action for most of the match. He has shown that he can adapt his game to specific situations. He is an emerging midfield force for Bafana Bafana and has earned praise from Gordon 
Igesund on numerous occasions.
Mali Players to watch out for are;
Cheick Diabate
Cheick Diabate, who plays for Bordeaux in France, has a reputation of menacing any defence in the air, thanks to his 6ft4 and on the ground, due to his pace and ability to protect the ball even while lunging. He can strike from distance and can penetrate through tight angles.
Seydou Keita
Seydou Keita comes with his rich experience and has been able to impose a fluid ball distribution in the Eagles midfield while making sure they check the incursions of opposing attackers into their rearguard. He can deliver long passes as well and on time to set up his forwards.
South Africa Lineups: Khune, Masilela, Khumalo, Sangweni, Gaxa, Phala, Furman, Mahlangu, Parker, Mphela, Majoro
Mali Lineups: Samassa, Coulibaly, Tamboura, Diawara, Traore, Sissoko, Keita, Diabate, Maiga, Diarra, Traore
Read also:
http://en.africatopsports.com/2013/01/23/afcon-2013-host-nation-looking-forward-to-win/