South Africa coach Gordon Igesund says his starting XI was decided weeks ago, but will only be revealed on Saturday against Cape Verde in the first match of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Igesund used similar line-ups in Bafana Bafana's pre-tournament friendlies, although made a few substitutions in order to keep his counterparts guessing.
He claims he does not want SA's Group A opponents Cape Verde, Morocco or Angola to know the strengths or weaknesses of his side.
"If you know a starting XI it is very easy to prepare for the match. You will see the team on Saturday," Igesund told SuperSport.
"I have had to be very careful with the squad leading up to the tournament. I have had to keep my starting line-up secret and my opposition guessing.
"You don't know if I haven't fielded my full team. I hope Cape Verde is also confused as to who my starting XI is.
"But the starting XI for this game has been well prepared. It wasn't something done yesterday, it was done weeks ago."
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