Dean Furman admits he has been blown away by the reaction to him taking over as captain of South Africa.

Furman, 26, was appointed skipper for the match against Sudan which confirmed South Africa’s place at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.

It was the first game Bafana Bafana have played following the death of Senzo Meyiwa, who was killed three weeks ago.

Speaking after the 2-1 win, Furman said: “The support I’ve received is unbelievable.

"Personally, it was a great honour, not in my career but my life to captain the national team."