Bafana Bafana is set to take on South Sudan in a crucial AFCON Qualifier match on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The match is a must-win for Bafana Bafana if they want to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations alive.
Recent Form and Performances
South Africa:
- Recently drew 2-2 with Uganda at home in their opening AFCON qualifier.
- Initially took the lead but were caught in the second half, settling for a draw after Uganda’s late equalizer.
- Remain unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions.
South Sudan:
- Suffered a 1-0 defeat to Congo in their first AFCON qualifier.
- Struggling with form, having secured just one win in their past 12 games.
- This will be their inaugural clash against South Africa.
AFCON Qualifiers: What to Anticipate
South Africa:
- Eager to rebound from the disappointing result against Uganda.
- Coach Hugo Broos is expected to make adjustments to the starting eleven, particularly in defence and midfield.
- Anticipate Bafana Bafana to control possession and create numerous scoring opportunities.
- The main challenge will be to convert these chances into goals.
South Sudan:
- Will be considered the underdogs but will benefit from the home support.
- Likely to adopt a defensive stance and seek opportunities to counter-attack.
- Will need to maintain a disciplined and organized defensive structure.
Bafana vs South Sudan Predictions and Betting Odds
Predictions:
- South Africa is favoured to win, though it may not be as straightforward as anticipated.
- South Sudan will be motivated to deliver a surprising performance and challenge Bafana Bafana.
- A close win for South Africa seems the most probable outcome following their recent draw with Uganda.
Betting Odds:
- South Africa Win: 1.30
- Draw: 4.50
- South Sudan Win: 6.00
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2024
- Kick-Off Time: 3:00 PM CAT (Central Africa Time)
- Broadcast: The match will be shown on SuperSport and SABC Sport.
Key Takeaways
- This is the first meeting between South Africa and South Sudan.
- South Africa needs a win to revive their AFCON qualifying campaign.
- South Sudan will aim to pull off a significant upset.
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