Niger vs South Africa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024)

This will be the third-ever clash between these nations.

The Niger national football team are all set to lock horns with the South Africa national football team in the group stage fixture of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). This will be an interesting contest between these sides that will take place at the Mandela National Stadium.

The Niger national football team have not been able to perform well in their current run of the African Nations Championship. They got off in the tournament with a loss against Guinea, and even in their previous game, they fell prey to Uganda. Niger will have to step up here.

The South Africa national football team have performed decently till now. They are placed third in Group C and still have a clear chance to secure the top two spot. The upcoming game might not come in as a big challenge because of their current form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Kampala, Uganda
• Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
• Date: Friday, August 15
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Bouchra Karboubi
• VAR: In use

On to the next chapter as we continue on this African Nations Championship journey…. pic.twitter.com/7sfdzhR0My

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) August 13, 2025

Form:

Niger: W-L-W-L-L

South Africa: D-W-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Ridouane Assane (Niger)

For the Niger national football team, Ridouane Assane is going to play an essential role. He has done well for his side in the midfield and can help them in the attacking front as well. Assane will be looking to step up and look forward to assisting his side in the final third as well.

Thaibiso Kutumela (South Africa)

The 32-year-old forward is coming in after scoring a goal and also bagging an assist in the previous game for the South Africa national football team. Thaibiso Kutumela is yet again going to play an important role in the final third for his nation. A top performance must be delivered by him to help his side.

Our man of the match!!!! pic.twitter.com/81wFjhs9gW

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) August 11, 2025

Match Facts

• These teams are going to meet for the third time in their history.
• Niger are on a two-match losing streak.
• South Africa are unbeaten in the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN 2024).

Niger vs South Africa: Betting Tips and Odds

• South Africa to win
• Thaibiso Kutumela to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Niger are ready with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Zakhele Lepasa is injured and will miss out on action for South Africa.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Niger won: 1

South Africa won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Niger predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Tanja (GK); Moctar, Kassali, Abdouramane, Adamou Djibo; Hassane, Assane, Abdourahamane Djibo; Loukoumane, Nouhou, Goumey

South Africa predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Xulu (GK); Mngonyama, Khoza, Mphahlele; Jooste, Ndlondlo, Masuku, Mashego; Maema, Dolly; Kutumela

Match Prediction

Niger do need a win here, but it is going to be a very tough fixture for them. Bafana Bafana are likely to come out on top to defeat the Niger national football team in the CHAN 2024.

Prediction: Niger 1-3 South Africa

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: SuperSport, New World TV

UK: beIN Sports

USA: beIN Sports USA

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