Our prediction for this Africa Cup of Nations 2021 match:
Ghana
Match Time & Date:
14/11/2019
02:00 PM
Prediction: 1-1
South Africa
All eyes will be on Cape Coast Sports Stadium when Ghana and South Africa face each other in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Ghana failed to impress at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, meaning that they are eager to kick off the new qualifying campaign in style. However, the game against South Africa will be anything but a walk in the park for the Black Stars, who have been struggling in front of goal in 2019.
The Bafana Bafana, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Mali. South Africa and Ghana played out a goalless draw in a friendly earlier in 2019, which is yet another reason why we are tempted to put our money on draw. You should bear in mind that under 2.5 goals have been netted in three of their last four meetings in all competitions.
Highlighted Player (Thomas Partey):
After starting his youth career at Odometah, Thomas Partey was spotted by Atletico Madrid scouts in 2011 and he soon joined the Estadio Vicente Calderon outfit. The defensive midfielder, who born in Odumase Krobo, Ghana on 13 June, 1993, played 33 league games for Atletico Madrid B, while making 14 league appearances for the first team.
After ending his loan spells with Mallorca and Almeria, Thomas Partey returned to Atletico Madrid in 2015 and he made his debut for Diego Simeone’s team in a 1-0 win over Espanyol. The Ghanaian footballer played in the 2015/2016 Champions League final against Real Madrid, coming as a substitute in the 116th minute of the game.
Thomas Partey made his Ghana debut in a 2-0 win over Mauritius in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. His main position is defensive midfield, but the Atletico Madrid man is capable of playing as a central midfielder as well. Partey scored two goals for los Rojiblancos in the 2015/2016 La Liga campaign.
Highlighted Team (South Africa):
Controlled by South Africa Football Association, South Africa national football team mainly play their home games at FNB Stadium which can hold up to 94,736 spectators. The Bafana Bafana qualified for their first FIFA World Cup in 1998, but they failed to advance to the knockout stages of the showpiece tournament in France.
Four years later South Africa participated at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea, with the team suffering once again suffering elimination in the group stages of the competition. South Africa were elected to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but despite defeating France in Group A, they eventually failed to book their place in the last 16.
The Bafana Bafana, though, did well to win the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations, with the team beating Tunisia in the title game. South Africa played their first international game against Argentina back in 1906, with the team suffering a 1-0 loss to the Albiceleste,
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