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Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter says their victory in the African Nations Cup qualifier against Nigeria could be the start of a special period for South African football. Bafana Bafana beat Nigeria 2-0 in Uyo's Akwa Ibom Stadium; their first competitive win over the Super Eagles in 25 years. It was also Baxter's first match of his second spell in charge of South Africa. "I saw that great technique, arrogance, stability on the ball and confidence; this is typical South African culture of playing football. Who knows, we might be starting something special," Baxter said. "We had that tenacity in defence and creativity in the midfield; this is the hallmark of South African style of football." Bafana next take on Zambia in an international friendly at the Moruleng Stadium outside Rustenburg on Tuesday night. Baxter wants his team to continue where they left off in West Africa and get stuck in against Chipolopolo. "It is a process and we need to maintain it against Zambia because if we beat Nigeria and lose against Zambia, we will get the stick. We have begun a process of developing something big. We need to maintain that pace against Zambia," said Baxter. "But winning helps one develop mentally and physically. It breeds confidence. I would like a team that also responds strongly to adversity. That is how great football nations are made."
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