Two heavyweights in the African content clash heads in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers. South Africa will play host to Ghana this week. The match schedules for Monday at the First National Bank, with kickoff at 7 pm.
South Africa started their new qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe. On the other hand, Ghana started their qualifying campaign in Group G with a 1-0 win over Ethiopia.
The two African nations of Ghana and South Africa have competed in the World Cup six times between them, but only one can advance to stage three.
Ahead of the first round of fixtures, Ghana was tipped to be one of Africa’s leading contenders. They did not disappoint as Mubarak Wakaso scored in Friday’s game against Ethiopia, leading them ahead after their opening fixture victory.
The Black Stars have now lost just one of their last five matches, a run that includes a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Africa Cup qualification six months ago.
Zimbabwe was no match for the hosts, who shut them out again, making it seven on the spin. Head coach Hugo Broos’s first official game in charge was not the start he had hoped for, as South Africa failed to break down Zimbabwe.
On Monday, a win against Ghana could make this point gained rather than two dropped, but if that is the case, then Broos’s charges need to pick up a victory.
South Africa vs Ghana Head to Head
Both sides have nine matches against each other, with South Africa takes two wins while Ghana has four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa
- Senegal 0-0 South Africa
- South Africa 3-0 Mozambique
- South Africa 0-0 Zambia
- Lesotho 0-4 South Africa
Away
- Ghana 1-0 Ethiopia
- Ghana 0-0 Ivory Coast
- Morocco 1-0 Ghana
- Ghana 1-0 Sao Tome and Principle
- South Africa 1-1 Ghana
South Africa Team News
Broos might opt to change their starting XI after using a cautious approach last time against Zimbabwe. Attacking midfielder Gift Links came off at halftime last time after an injury scare. However, Bongokuhle Hlongwane sets to be his replacement.
Ghana Team News
Akonnor sets to get his spot in the attacking lineup after netting the winning goal last time out. Thomas Partey is unavailable while recovering from an ankle injury.
Prediction and Odds
This week, Ghana took an operating lead and a win will guarantee a spot in the World Cup qualifiers.
- Ghana Win
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 2.5
