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South Sudan will face South Africa in the Preliminary round of the Africa Cup of Nations on September 10, with kickoff set for 15:00 South Sudan local time.
South Sudan’s national football team is struggling with poor form, coming into this match after defeats to Congo and Sudan. They have failed to win any of their last seven games, and their defense has been vulnerable, conceding goals in three consecutive matches. The coach and players are expected to focus on tightening their defense for this encounter.
South Africa’s national team, on the other hand, is in better form, having extended their unbeaten run to nine matches following a draw against Uganda last Friday. However, they have also conceded goals in three consecutive away games, which could add psychological pressure as they prepare for this fixture.
South Sudan Vs South Africa Starting Lineups Today
We are updating team formations and line-ups for South Sudan vs. South Africa in real time. The starting line-ups have not yet been announced. Based on recent lineups in the tournament, here are the possible starting lineups for both teams ahead of the match:
South Sudan Possible Starting Lineups vs South Africa
South Sudan (4-4-2 formation):
- GK: Majak Maling
- DEF: Peter Chol, Tito Okello, Stephen Lony, Richard Justin
- MID: Manyang Juba, William Garang, Jackson Obede, James Moga
- FOR: Khamis Leon, Joseph Lual
South Africa Possible Starting Lineups vs South Sudan
South Africa (4-3-3 formation):
- GK: Ronwen Williams
- DEF: Nyiko Mobbie, Siyanda Xulu, Thibang Phete, Aubrey Modiba
- MID: Teboho Mokoena, Themba Zwane, Luke Le Roux
- FOR: Lyle Foster, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Percy Tau
These lineups are subject to change as the official selections are yet to be confirmed.
South Sudan vs South Africa: Head-to-Head History
South Sudan and South Africa have had limited encounters on the international stage due to South Sudan’s relatively recent entry into international football (2011). Historically, South Africa, with a more established football team, has often had the upper hand when facing emerging teams like South Sudan. However, the official head-to-head record between these two teams is minimal, as they haven’t played many competitive fixtures against each other.
As of now, their upcoming match on September 10, 2024, is one of the few notable fixtures between the two nations. More results will be added as the teams face each other in future competitions.
South Africa Vs South Sudan Recent Form Analysis
South Sudan
South Sudan are currently on a losing streak, having suffered defeats in their last two matches against Congo and Sudan. Over their last 20 matches, they have managed 4 wins, 11 losses, and 5 draws. In their most recent 6 matches, they have lost twice and drawn 4 times:
- Losses:
- 0-1 vs. Congo (September 5)
- 0-3 vs. Sudan (June 11)
- Draws:
- 1-1 vs. Togo (June 5)
- 0-0 vs. São Tomé (March 26)
- 1-1 vs. São Tomé (March 22)
- 0-0 vs. Mauritania (November 21)
South Africa
South Africa are in better form, having drawn their last match against Uganda. In their last 20 games, they have recorded 7 wins, 3 losses, and 10 draws. In their most recent 6 matches, they have won twice and drawn 4 times:
- Wins:
- 1-0 vs. Eswatini (July 2)
- 3-1 vs. Zimbabwe (June 11)
- Draws:
- 2-2 vs. Uganda (September 6)
- 0-0 vs. Botswana (June 29)
- 1-1 vs. Mozambique (June 26)
- 1-1 vs. Nigeria (June 7)
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