South Africa will defeat one of the strongest and favorite teams in the tournament, Morocco in the last 16 stage of the CAF Afcon competition on 30 January 2024.
It’s been a while since Bafana could qualify for this round of the competition, but they seemed more determined to reach further stages this year with a strong squad.
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South Africa vs Morocco Game Overview
South Africa qualified for the round of 16 after finishing second in Group E, behind Mali and above Namibia. They secured their spot with a 4-0 win over Namibia in their second group game, thanks to goals by Themba Zwane, Percy Tau, and Bafana Bafana will be hoping to repeat their performance and cause a surprise against Morocco.
Morocco topped Group F with seven points, ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. They secured their ticket to the next round with a 1-0 win over Zambia in their final group game, with a goal by Hakim Ziyech. The Atlas Lions will be confident of maintaining their unbeaten run and reaching the quarter-finals for the fourth consecutive time.
Morocco started their campaign off well, and their first-place position in the Group F table is a testament to their skill. on the other hand, South Africa did not start this competition on a good foot and did not qualify easily for the last 16 stages, however, they managed to make it to the round of 16 as second-place in their group. Clearly, South Africa vs Morocco is going to be an interesting competition to watch.
South Africa vs Morocco Head-to-Head
These nations do not face each other head-to-head much, they mostly play in competitions such as the AFCON. This makes it pretty challenging to analyze their games when they have only played 3 times against each other in the last few years. However, their matches are always explosive, and very unpredictable, which means that anything can happen on Tuesday night.
South Africa vs Morocco Predictions
The only way to predict the results of the game between Morocco vs South Africa is by following the CAF AFCON 2024. This will help you understand how both teams have been performing in the last games, who is injured and what changes the teams make. With this in mind, the predictions are not clear-cut, and the game can be in the hands of any of the two teams.
Morocco finished first in their group with 7 points and 5 collective goals, while South Africa finished the group second with 4 points and 4 goals, all of which were scored in one night; the most goals scored by one team in this year’s AFCON tournament.
This match is expected to be a tight affair, with both teams canceling each other out. A 1-1 draw, potentially decided in extra time or even penalties, seems like a realistic outcome.
Fan Sentiments:
- South African fans are cautiously optimistic about their team’s chances. The #BafanaBafana hashtag is buzzing with excitement and a touch of nervous anticipation.
- Moroccan fans are confident in their team’s pedigree and firepower. The #AtlasLions hashtag is dominated by declarations of victory and unwavering belief in their team’s ability to conquer all challengers.
Can Morocco’s star power overcome the underdog spirit of South Africa? The answer will unfold on the emerald pitch of Stade de la Paix, where history awaits its next chapter.
So, football fans, tune in, grab your jerseys, and prepare to witness a night of drama and destiny as South Africa vs Morocco in the heart of the Ivory Coast!