South Africa vs Namibia – Africa Cup of Nations – Group E – Round 2| Date: Sunday, 21 January 2024 | Kick-off: 21:00 CET | Venue: Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly (Korhogo)
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The decisive match for Bafana Bafana. If they want to continue their AFCON journey here, they must earn 3 points. Otherwise, they can put themselves in a difficult situation.
On the other side, Namibian players are heading into this clash highly motivated. After their historic victory, they will be eager to continue their success here too.
The bookies see clear favorites in this matchup, and those are the South African national team.
South Africa and Namibia met each other 10 times in all competitions, including friendly games. Bafana Bafana defeated their opponents six times, while four games ended in a draw.
So Namibia can achieve another success if they beat South Africa here.
The fact that the last three games ended in a draw is forcing us to pick Bafana Bafana’s double chance here.
We predict South Africa to win or draw against Namibia.
Prediction: South Africa win or draw
In 8 of 10 games between those teams saw less than 3.5 goals.
We expect to see another low-scoring fixture.
We predict that in this match will be total goals under 3.
Betting Tip: Total goals under 3
South Africa lost their Africa Cup of Nations opener to Mali on Tuesday.
After Bafana Bafana’s midfielder Percy Tau missed a penalty 19 minutes into the match, West African captain Hamari Traore scored in the 2nd half, and Lassine Sinayoko added a second six minutes later, putting Mali Group E leaders.
Overall, South Africa played well in the first half, but in the second period, Mali dominated the match and clinched victory.
On the other hand, Namibia stunned Tunisia 1-0 on Tuesday, claiming their first Africa Cup of Nations victory.
That was the Brave Warriors’ first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations after finishing bottom of their groups at their previous three AFCON appearances. They had lost seven fixtures and tied twice.
South Africa: Williams; Mudau, Xulu, Mvala, Modiba, Tau, Sithole, Mokoena, Maseko, Zwane, Makgopa
Namibia:Kazapua; Nyambe, Amutenya, Haukongo, Hanamub, Petrus, Limbondi, Shitembi, Tjiueza, Hotto, Shalulile
TV Channel: Bein Sports