AFCON 2023: South Africa vs Tunisia: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Matchday 3 of the group stages are set to be underway

After a disappointing start to the campaign, the South African team were outclassed by Mali in a 2-0 loss. They will have to perform in this match if they want to go into the next round as the competition in Group E is heating up. Mali and Namibia have secured points in their games respectively and the South African team will give their all to secure three points and hope to qualify for the next rounds.

This will be the last match for Tunisia in the group stages of AFCON, previously they lost and drew their matches with Namibia and Mali respectively. A win in this match is a must for them and then only they can get into the knockout stages. This mouthwatering clash will be exciting to watch.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 24th January, 2024, 10:30 PM (IST), 05:00 PM (GMT), 12:00 PM (EST)

Stadium: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium

Form

South Africa Form (All Competitions): L-D-L-W-D

Tunisia Form (All Competitions): D-L-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Percy Tau (South Africa)

Percy Tau will be expected to perform in the upcoming match as he is very consistent with his performance for his club and the same will be expected from the national team as well. His small size frame helps him to move very fast and due to his pace, he can produce a lot of threats for the opponent.

Hamza Rafia (Tunisia)

Hamza Rafia is a versatile player who can play as an attacking midfielder and as a right winger, he is physically robust and a very key player for his team. He is known for his dribbling and through-ball passes. The opposition team must do their homework to stop a player like him.

Match Facts

• South Africa have not managed to score in their last 3 matches.
• In the Africa Cup of Nations, Tunisia have a better history than South Africa.
• Both teams haven’t won their last match in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Injury and Team News

Burnley striker Lyle Foster, South Africa’s top scorer in qualifying, withdrew from the squad before the tournament due to personal reasons. Bafana Bafana’s performance against Mali highlighted the absence of Foster, especially in the second half when their attack seemed to lack ideas. Although the team emerged injury-free from the match, Coach Hugo Broos might consider making several changes for this crucial encounter.

Taha Yassine Khenissi will be doubtful for the match against South Africa, the rest of the squad is fit for the match.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 6

South Africa: 3

Tunisia: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup for South Africa vs Tunisia

South Africa Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Williams(GK); Mudau, Xulu, Mvala, Modiba; Tau, Mokoena, Sithole, Maseko; Zwane, Makgopa

Tunisia Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Said(GK); Abdi, Talbi, Meriah, Kechrida; Rafia, Skhiri, Laidouni, Achouri, Msakni, Slimane

Match Prediction for South Africa vs Tunisia

Both teams will be giving their all to get three points but this match will end in a stalemate and points will be shared.

Prediction: South Africa 0-0 Tunisia

Telecast for Tanzania vs DR Congo

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – NTA

AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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