AFCON 2023: South Africa vs Namibia: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast
Collin Benjamin’s men buzzing with first-ever victory at the AFCONs
On matchday 1 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the South Africa national football team were tasked to face Mali in Group E. Goals by Lassine Sinayoko and Hamari Traoré meant the Eagles collected all three points for the group table after winning the game 2-0. Now after a 2-0 defeat, Bafana Bafana have to deal with a side that made history last game.
The Namibia national football team had never won a game of football in the AFCON tournament previously. And with 0-0 on the scoreline and 5 minutes left on the clock against Tunisia, it was seemingly going to stay that way. With 2 minutes left, Bethuel Muzeu’s delivery to the box met the head of Deon Hotto Kavendji and it changed writings in the history books. The Brave Warriors finally earned a win and three points, and are now in contention for the next rounds.
Kick-Off:
Sunday, 21 January 2024 at 8:00 PM UK
Monday, 22 January 2024 at 1:30 AM IST
Location: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium
Form
South Africa (in all competitions): L-D-L-W-D
Namibia (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-D
Players to Watch
Percy Tau (South Africa)
The Al Ahly star missed the penalty shot that could have put his team ahead under the 20 minutes of gameplay. But still, Percy Tau is an experienced player at 29 years of age. After admitting that his penalty miss probably changed the outcome of the game, Tau very well will be looking to fight for his country’s chances to enter the next stages.
Deon Hotto Kavendji (Namibia)
Deon Hotto Kavendji is the sole reason Namibia finally earned a victory at the AFCONs. Although Bethuel Muzeu’s ability to find the man from the left wing was purely brilliant, hadn’t it been for Hotto’s positioning it wouldn’t have mattered. After scoring the winning goal, the number ‘7’ should be willing to go further to make sure his side marks another win against South Africa.
Match Facts
- South Africa have won only one game out of last six in all competitions
- The 1-0 victory over Tunisia on matchday 1 was the first-ever win for Namibia at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament
- Back in September 2023, both sides met for a friendly match. The result was 0-0 on that day
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Injury & Team News
Both sides played their matchday 1 games with full squad availability and are likely to do so once again. At the moment of writing, no injury concerns ahead of matchday 2 for both nations.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 5
South Africa wins – 2
Namibia wins – 0
Draws – 3
Predicted Lineup
South Africa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Williams (GK); Mudau, Xulu, Mvala, Modiba; Sithole, Mokoena; Tau, Zwane, Maseko; Makgopa
Namibia predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):
Kazapua (GK); Nyambe, Amutenya, Haukongo, Hanamub; Petrus; Limbondi, Shitembi, Tijueza, Hotto; Shalulile
Match Prediction for South Africa vs Namibia
Both teams are done with their matchday 1 games. A 2-0 defeat for South Africa while a history-making 1-0 victory for Namibia. The Brave Warriors although won their game just by a goal they were threatening Mali’s goalline throughout the night. Expecting the hungry and motivated side led by Collin Benjamin to do further damage to Bafana Bafana and their 2023 AFCON journey.
Prediction: South Africa 1-3 Namibia
Telecast for South Africa vs Namibia
India – FanCode
UK – Sky Sports
US – beIN Sports
Nigeria – NTA
AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here
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