Hugo Broos' side heads into the tournament as underdogs, and they will need a monumental effort to lift the trophy on February 11. West and North African countries have the best players on the continent and, therefore, are considered favourites.

Bafana Bafana are in Group E alongside Mali, 2004 winners Tunisia, and neighbours Namibia. Many feel they can get through the group, which is tough on paper.

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They kick off their tournament on January 16 against Mali, then take on Namibia five days later, before concluding their group stage against the Carthage Eagles on January 24.

Bafana Bafana AFCON bonus disclosed

The Bafana Bafana squad have intensified their preparation in Stellenbosch and will play Lesotho in a friendly behind closed doors on January 10.

Some squad members recently met with officials from the South African Football Association (SAFA) to discuss several issues, including bonuses, per Far Post.

SAFA president, Danny Jordaan disclosed what Bafana Bafana would receive as a bonus if they win the tournament.

"I am here to make sure that every box has been ticked; there is nothing outstanding and that everything is in place for them to focus on football," the South African football boss said.

“We have to get the team to focus, we have to clear everything. If they win, they get US$7 million [R130 million]; if they lose, they get nothing. We want the team to focus and perform."

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