Hugo Broos, Head coach of Bafana Bafana, recently named its 36-man preliminary squad for international friendlies against Namibia and DR Congo next month. As the team gears up for the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 in Ivory Coast, bettors can begin making their South Africa AFCON predictions.
South Africa – AFCON Team Details
South Africa is among the 24 teams that made it through the qualification rounds in March. The squad will be going against other African countries in the finals slated for 13 January to 11 February 2024 in Ivory Coast.
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South Africa AFCON 2024 Squad
Expected line-ups for the AFCON 2024 squad include:
South Africa AFCON 2024 Predictions
As fans await the AFCON 2024 finals, many are already betting on their favourite to win. If you are betting on South Africa, here are some predictions you can make:
Goal Scorer
You can predict which player will score a goal in the upcoming match.
Most online betting sites in Kenya offer markets where you bet on the player who will score during the game. The goal scorer market usually attracts high odds and is a risky bet.
Match Winner
You can predict who will win the match in the AFCON 2024 tournament. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the AFCON teams to determine the likely winner.
The match winner or 1X2 bet is usually the most popular at online betting sites. You can bet on the winner or if the match will end in a draw.
Totals
Also, you can make AFCON predictions on the total number of goals to be scored in the match. For instance, you can bet on South Africa to score over 3.5 goals. The over/under market is also another popular bet type for AFCON events.
Overall Winner
Bettors in Kenya can also predict who will win the AFCON title. You can make your make a future bet on the overall winner.
This type of bet usually comes with high odds. You can make a prediction that South Africa will win the AFCON finals.
Where Can I Watch Matches of South Africa in Kenya?
Kenyans can stream the South Africa AFCON matches live at the best betting sites in the country.
1xBet is one of the best sites that offers high-quality live streaming on their platform. You can keep up with the events live and also place your bets on the South African matches.
To watch you must have an account created with the bookmaker, and deposit the minimum amount
History of the South Africa Team in AFCON
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana was among the last teams to qualify for the AFCON 2024. The team’s chances hung in the balance when they lost their 2-0 lead, which resulted in a 2-2 draw against Liberia.
However, in the return match against Monrovia, Bafana Bafana won by 2-1.
South Africa are one-time winner of the AFCON tournament. However, they have not won the AFCON title since their last victory in 1996.
South Africa AFCON 2024 Teams FAQs
Lyle Foster is South Africa’s best forward and is one of the top scorers. In the AFCON tournament, he has racked up 3 goals in total.
AFCON has announced the grouping of the final 24 qualifying teams. South Africa is placed in the Group E.
Although, the odds are not so high for South Africa to win. Still, the team may give fans a surprise in the upcoming event. South Africa won the AFCON title back in 1996, and they may yet again do so.
Hugo Broos is the current coach of the South African national football team.
