DIVINE INTERVENTION

THE MAN WHO STOPPED MO SALAH

Divine Lunga spoke to international media after a sterling performance in Cairo.“I feel great, because the coach gave me a task today to mark Salah,” he began.

“He’s a terrific guy and I was instructed to go with him if he cut inside [on his stronger left foot] or show him outside [to his weaker right foot]. That was the task for today.

“It was hard [dealing with Salah’s movements] so I had to communicate with my defensive midfield to be aware of the positions he was taking. It was about communication only.

“I wasn’t nervous. I’d been waiting for this moment for a long time to play at the Afcon. I wanted to prove myself.

“The competition is a good stepping stone as Afcon is better than Cosafa,” the left-back added.

“It is the biggest tournament in Africa, so this is a stepping stone for us to be seen outside the continent and secure moves abroad.”