As the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers continue, Bafana Bafana takes on South Sudan in a crucial encounter on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, at Juba Stadium in South Sudan. Coming from a careless 2-2 draw against Uganda, Bafana will be looking to redeem themselves. Both teams will be eager to claim a win as they aim to secure qualification for the tournament.
Last Encounters for Each Team:
- South Africa:
- Drew 2-2 against Uganda at home in their opening AFCON qualifier.
- Dominated the first half with one goal ahead before Uganda spoiled the fun in the second half with two goals and Bafana settled for a draw in the last minute.
- Currently unbeaten in nine games across all competitions.
- South Sudan:
- Lost 1-0 to Congo away in their opening AFCON qualifier.
- Struggling for form, with only one win in their last 12 matches.
- Have never faced South Africa before.
What to Expect:
- South Africa:
- Will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing draw against Uganda.
- Coach Hugo Broos indicated he will make some changes to the starting lineup, especially in defence and midfield.
- Expect Bafana Bafana to dominate possession and create plenty of scoring chances.
- The key will be converting those chances into goals.
- South Sudan:
- Will be the underdogs but will be playing at home in front of their passionate fans.
- Likely to adopt a defensive approach and look to hit South Africa on the counter-attack.
- Will need to be disciplined and organized at the back.
Bafana vs South Sudan Predictions and Betting Odds
- Bafana is expected to win this match, but it might not be as straightforward as the odds suggest.
- South Sudan, as the underdogs, will be determined to cause an upset and make it difficult for Bafana Bafana.
- A narrow victory for South Africa is the most likely outcome following an unconvincing draw against Uganda.
Betting Odds
- Bafana Bafana Win: 1.30
- Draw: 4.50
- South Sudan Win: 6.00
Kick-Off Time And Where To Watch
- Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Kick-Off Time: 3:00 PM CAT (Central Africa Time)
- The game will be broadcast on SuperSport and SABC Sport
Key Points:
- This is the first-ever meeting between South Africa and South Sudan.
- South Africa needs a win to get their AFCON qualifying campaign back on track.
- South Sudan will be looking to cause a major upset
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