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South African's are Jumping onto the Bafana Bafana train this CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Hopes are high and expectations have been raised. uThisha believes that Bafana Bafana have all the ingredients needed to be Continental champions. "They have the players, they have the coach"
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3 Way - South Africa 9/5
Morrocco, Tunisia, Namibia, Mali and Lesotho. These are the teams South Africa has faced in this years CAF Africa Cup of Nations. One thing is for sure, the inconsistencies in South Africa's form will need to be a thing of the past if they are to progress past Cape Verde. uThisha seems to think that the Mamelodi Sundowns presence in this squad will be enough to help South Africa Navigate the challenge of Cape Verde. Themba Zwane is South Africa's leading goal scorer in the tournament with two goals but is not alone. Percy Tau, Teboho Mokoena, Evidence Makgopa and Thapelo Maseko have all found the back of the net in this tournament so far. Coach Hugo Broos will be hoping that more names are added to this list when they face Cape Verde.
Cape Verde has registered 7 different goal scorers in the tournament so far, with Ryan Isaac Mendes da Grace being their top goals scorer on two. even still uThisha stands by his nation to win this game and progress to the second round. The odds on them doing so are set at 9/5.
To Qualify - South Africa 89/100
If South Africa fall short in the prescribed 90 minutes, an extra time goal or penalties may be where South Africa find their feet. On paper both these teams are evenly matched. Win probability is evenly shared with Cape Verde standing a 34% chance of winning, South Africa have a 33% chance of winning and there is a 33% chance that this match may end in a draw. Cape Verde will draw confidence from having not lost to South Africa in their last three encounters. The last time South Africa was victorious against this opponent was in June of 2005. The odds on South Africa Qualifying are sitting at 89/100 ahead of kick off.