The superstars of the reigning kings of African Football are relaxed, less than 24 hours before the 20th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations finals kick-off.
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Hosts South Africa battle Cape Verde at the National Stadium in Johannesbourg on Sunday before Zambia takes to the pitch against Ethiopia on Monday at the Mbombela Stadium.
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The Ethiopians are appearing at their first finals in over 30 years.
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They will train this evening before closing all preparations on Sunday when top defender Stoppila Sunzu is expected to join the squad from England where he travelled for assessment at Barclays Premiership side Reading FC.