Introduction
The Sunday night clash between South Africa and their neighbour, Namibia, is a make-or-break encounter. It is pivotal to their survival in the AFCON group stage and reaching the knockout stage.
The Bafana Bafana lost by 2-0 to Mali, while Namibia made history by clinching their first victory in the tournament. Namibia, the underdog, surprised football fans globally by defeating the 2004 champion Tunisia by a lone goal.
About the game
In their Group opener, Bafana Bafana displayed a spirited performance and had a penalty in the 19th minute. Former Brighton forward Percy Tau failed to convert the spot kick. Mali capitalized on South Africa’s missed opportunity, scoring two quick-fire goals within seven second-half minutes. Captain Hamari Traore tapped in the first goal after Sekou Keita’s free-kick rattled the bar. At the same time, Lassine Sinayoko stylishly finished the second after South Africa’s failed passing attempt from the back.
South Africa’s counterpart in this game, Namibia, secured a historic 1-0 victory against Tunisia in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations. Deon Hotto’s header in the 88th minute, assisted by Bethuel Muzeu’s precise delivery, marked Namibia’s first-ever win in the tournament. Although Hotto seemingly scored a second goal in stoppage time, it was rightfully disallowed for offside. Despite Tunisia’s struggles to find the net, Namibia’s goalkeeper, Lloyd Kazapua, delivered an impressive performance.
This triumph enhances Namibia’s chances of advancing past the group stage, presenting a commendable outcome against South Africa. Benjamin, the architect of Namibia’s AFCON qualification, took the job in June 2022 and is passionate about making history. With a unique blend of coaching and playing experience, he guides the team with trust and benefits from being the only Namibian to feature in the UEFA Champions League.
The Best Betting Odds for South Africa vs Namibia
| Markets | Odds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa win |
2.04 
|
2.02 
|
2.03 
|
2.07 
|
2.07 
|
|
| Draw |
3.05
|
3.20
|
3.20
|
3.12
|
3.12
|
|
| Namibia win |
4.10
|
4.15
|
4.00
|
4.02
|
4.02
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.51
|
1.57
|
1.56
|
1.536
|
1.54
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.51
|
1.57
|
1.56
|
1.536
|
1.54
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.51
|
1.57
|
1.56
|
1.536
|
1.54
|
|
Conclusion
Namibia’s resilience against Tunisia shows they can stand up to the tournament’s giant. They will need a much excellent performance to overcome the Bafana Bafana.
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