Ghana vs South Africa Betting Predictions
Ghana vs. South Africa is the standout match on Thursday in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. The Black Stars host Bafana Bafana at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium in their first Group C match. This match has all the makings of a thriller, especially since Sudan played and demolished a nervous Sao Tome side in the other Group C match (4-0 for Sudan, in case you were wondering). After Thursday's match, both Ghana and South Africa will have a better idea of where they stand in terms of qualifying for the next AFCON tournament.
Ghana vs South Africa Prediction
Ghana's men's national soccer team has struggled in recent times, culminating in an early exit from the African Cup of Nations tournament. Head coach Kwesi Appiah, however, has some experienced hands at his disposal, including the long-serving Ayew brothers - captain Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew - and Spain-based Mohammed Salisu and Iddrisu Baba.
The South Africans' mixed feelings about their campaign in Egypt in July were understandable. They managed just one win in the group stage and scored a paltry three goals in five matches throughout the tournament. Their most memorable moment came when they somehow managed to beat the Egyptian hosts to reach the unprecedented quarter-final stage. Unfortunately, Bafana Bafana lost to Nigeria's Super Eagles in their next match. Both teams in Group C will be hoping for a much better start to their campaign than South Africa enjoyed last year.
Black Stars vs Bafana Bafana Head to Head
The last time Bafana Bafana and Ghana met was in June, when both sides were preparing for the continental showpiece. It was a tough encounter, but both teams managed to keep a clean sheet. Trying to forge an attacking identity has been a problem for both sides this year as easy scoring opportunities have been hard to come by. Here's how the head-to-head results break down over the last four games.
| Date | Teams | Score | Competition |
| 15 Jun19 | South Africa vs Ghana | 0-0 | Friendly |
| 11 Oct 16 | South Africa vs Ghana | 1-1 | Friendly |
| 27 Jan 15 | South Africa vs Ghana | 1-2 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 Aug 10 | South Africa vs Ghana | 1-0 | Friendly |