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Baxter wary of complacency ahead of Seychelles clash

South Africa coach Stuart Baxter says he will drill into his players the importance of respecting Africa Cup of Nations qualifier opponents Seychelles over the next week for fear that complacency could see his side perform below par.

Bafana Bafana will expect to get six points from their home and away ties against the minnow Indian Ocean island, but Baxter says they have gone into matches against previous opponents with too much of a relaxed attitude and paid the price.

He points to the example of Cape Verde in the World Cup qualifiers last year, where Bafana expected to claim victory but ended up losing both home and away.