Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana is disappointed with South Africa's losses to Norway and Iceland, but added that there is still hope for the beleaguered national team.

South Africa lost 1-0 to both Norway and Iceland, the latter coming in Reykjavik on Tuesday night, with Viegar Pall Gunnarsson scoring the only goal in the 50th minute.

"Obviously I am not happy with the losses, but it was a good outing for the side," said Santana.

He added: "It was important for my players to experience the rigours of international football as it will build their character. I am happy that I gave some players a chance away from home, and they did not disappoint.

"The last match was better than the first, the marking and shooting was better, but sometimes we need to use our pace more when attacking, and also we should not give our opponents space."

Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena believes that despite the losses, the nation should not lose hope.

"We came on this trip with uncapped players who got a run and in the process they did not disappoint. Yes we are still not happy that we are not getting positive results, but on the other hand we have blended in some players and now it?s up to the coach to finalise his World Cup squad," stated Mokoena.

Bafana Bafana are left with two matches before the end of the year.

Next month they will face Japan at Orlando Stadium on 14 October, and then meet Jamaica three days later in Bloemfontein.

"Both matches will be difficult especially Japan which is the stronger of the two, but I need to win, I will go there for a win," commented Santana.