When Hugo Broos looks at Nigeria’s national team, he sees a squad full of players plying their trade in Europe’s biggest leagues—Serie A with Atalanta and AC Milan, the Premier League with Fulham, and many more.

By contrast, South Africa doesn’t boast such star-studded résumés. Most of Bafana Bafana’s players still compete locally, without the glitter of Europe’s elite football.

But for Broos, that’s not a disadvantage. Instead, he believes it’s a strength. His philosophy is simple: a team’s fight, chemistry, and hunger can bridge the gap against Nigeria’s individual brilliance.

It’s the classic tale of David versus Goliath—and Broos insists his men have what it takes to rise to the challenge.