Only one win separates Ghana and South Africa from one foot into the World Cup 2022 when they lock horns this weekend. The match schedules for Sunday at the Cape Sports Stadium, with kickoff at 10 pm.
Bafana Bafana is ahead of their hosts this weekend, while the Black Stars needs all three points to stand a chance of progressing.
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup were dealt a huge blow following a 1-1 stalemate versus the Walia Ibex of Ethiopia at the Orlando Stadium on Thursday.
Ghana was second in Group G after their 3-1 victory over Zambia in Ndola last weekend. This week, the Super Eagles are three points behind South Africa, who sealed qualification with a 2-0 win over DR Congo.
The Black Stars have lost only once in Accra since the 2019 tournament, in that 1-0 defeat to South Africa in 2019. Ghana has won six of their last eight home games at the 2019 tournament.
The Golden Lions secured a vital 1-0 win at the First National Bank Stadium on Thursday when they saw off the threat of Zimbabwe.
After surrendering an early goal, the Bafana Bafana have gone on to win four straight matches and currently sit top of Group G in the hunt for a knockout stage berth.
Ghana vs. South Africa Head to Head
Both sides have ten games against each other, with Ghana taking our wins while South Africa with three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Ethiopia 1-1 Ghana
- Zimbabwe 0-1 Ghana
- Ghana 3-1 Zimbabwe
- South Africa 1-0 Ghana
- Ghana 1-0 Ethiopia
Away
- South Africa 1-0 Zimbabwe
- South Africa 1-0 Ethiopia
- Ethiopia 1-3 South Africa
- South Africa 1-0 Ghana
- Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa
Ghana Team News
Ayew is currently the second most capped player for Ghana after Stephen Appiah, who represents AC Milan. The former Marseille star has committed his future to the Black Stars until the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
South Africa Team News
Bongokuhle Hlongwane grabbed a late winner in a 1-0 win against Platinum Stars last time out and will be looking to get on the score sheet again.
With a full backline of Terrence Mashego, Rushine De Reuck, Njabulo Ngcobo, Nyiko Mobbie, and a front three of Khona Khotso Mabuza Simphiwe Mtshweni, and Sibusiso Zuma, the Sepro got it right from kick-off.
Prediction and Odds
With much more at stake, we expect a heated encounter from both sides to end in a goal-fest.
- Ghana Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Under 3.5
