Raphael Varane Is Looking Forward to Taking on Bafana Bafana Tonight!

Raphael Varane Is Looking Forward to Taking on Bafana Bafana Tonight! The Europeans take on the Africans tonight.

France plays South Africa in an international friendly in Belgium tonight. Defender Raphael Varane is excited to take part in the encounter.

The 29-year-old defender will also be given the captains armband in the absence of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. AC Milan stopper Mike Maignan will be in goal for the match.

He will captain the side for the first time in 8 years.

“It is a great pride to play with the jersey of the French team in the North,” Varane told the FFA website.

“I was born in Lille and grew up between Lille and Lens. It will be a special moment and there will be many members of my family at the stadium.

“I had the chance to wear it very early at 21, I try to share my experiences and my experience with the group, to unite the teammates, to speak on the field and to bring what games.” Varane added.

Since the loss to Bafana Bafana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the fortunes of the French have significantly changed. They have consistently breaded new talent into the first team on the back of that embarrassment.

“It’s not a very positive chapter but I think we learn from the past, from what happened,” said Raphaël Varane. 

“Since then, there have been modifications, it has made it possible to restructure at all levels. I prefer to see this side.” He confirmed.

The match is eagerly anticipated for tonight. Raphael Varane Is Looking Forward to Taking on Bafana Bafana Tonight!