Sono - side will play for the win (Allsport)

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South Africa coach Jomo Sono has told his players they have nothing to fear when they meet Spain on Wednesday.

The 'Bafana Bafana' go into the Group B decider needing just a point to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in their history.

Sono's side have given themselves a great chance of success after a 2-2 draw with Paraguay and narrow 1-0 win over Slovenia.

Victory on Wednesday would see them pip the Spanish, already through after two impressive wins, to the title of group winners.

Sono insists his players will be going all out for the three points which would set up a clash with the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.

He said: "We want to go through to the second round and we are going into the match with the belief we can win.

"We will respect Spain, but when we walk on to the field we are all equals.

"It will be 11 against 11 and we believe we can compete on an equal footing."

Despite his confident words, Sono admits he would not begrudge a helping hand from Slovenia.

The Europeans are out of the competition and can end Paraguay's dream by gaining at least a draw in Seogwipo.

Sono added: "They have some pride to salvage and I think they will go all out to beat Paraguay.

"And I think they can do that, especially if they play the way they did against us in the second half."

Sono looks set to stick with the 11 which put the country on the verge of progression with victory against Slovenia last Saturday.