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Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says his side's crucial 2-0 victory over Central African Republic (CAR) in their World Cup qualifier will set the tone as they look to book their place in the 2014 showpiece in Brazil.
In his first qualifying game in charge, Bafana played with confidence at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.
The win temporarily lifted South Africa to the top of the Group A qualifying table.
Ethiopia regained a two-point lead after a 1-0 win over Botswana in Addis Ababa on Sunday, leaving Bafana in second place with five points.
Bafana will next travel to politically troubled Central Africa Republic in two and a half month's time.