Uganda vs South Africa Prediction, Preview, Team News, and Lineups | AFCON Qualifiers, November 15, 2024

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• Tournament: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
• Date: Friday, November 15
• Kick-off Time: 1:00  pm GMT
• Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Uganda.

A battle between the two best from Group K of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, the Uganda vs South Africa game is expected to be a thriller. Both national teams are unbeaten in the current round and will be eyeing to finish the group stage at the top spot.

Being played at the iconic Mandela National Stadium, which hosts both Uganda and South Africa, it can be said to be a home game for both, as it is named after South Africa’s iconic leader Nelson Mandela but is situated in Uganda. However, Uganda are the official hosts. Uganda national football team have won their past three games in the round, and in all possibilities, will be eyeing another win to confirm their top berth.

South Africa, the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts, are also playing well. They have won two and drawn too. They are the best side when it comes to attack in this round, and will be looking to score early to snatch the top spot from Uganda. The last match between the two sides ended in a draw, but results are expected in this one.

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Uganda Team News

Uganda’s national football team are having a fit squad, free from injuries, and suspensions.

South Africa Team News

South Africa national football team are also having a fit squad, free from injuries, and suspensions. 

Uganda vs South Africa Predicted Lineups

Uganda Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Watenga; 

Defenders: Semakula, Mugabi, Lwaliwa, Kayondo; 

Midfielders: Omedi, Lwanga, Aucho, Okello, Nsibambi; 

Forwards: Mato

South Africa predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Williams; 

Defenders: Mvala, Dortley, Modiba, Mudau; 

Midfielders: Mokoena, Aubaas, Maswanganyi, Appollis; 

Forwards: Mokwana, Makgopa

Head-to-Head Record

Uganda and South Africa national football teams have met a total of two times in recent times.

Key Players to Watch in Uganda vs South Africa

Allan Okello (Uganda)

The playmaker has assisted thrice in just four games of the ongoing qualifiers. Now, he will look to strike some again against the toughest side. His ability to dominate the midfield has been praised. He needs to show his skills against South Africa now.

He usually doesn’t get full minutes, but now seeing his goal contributions, the chance of him playing full minutes cannot be ruled out either. Playing for the Vipers in Uganda, he has been good there too. All he will need to do here is play a similar game like the previous ones, for a longer time than usual for him.

Evidence Makgopa (South Africa)

A good striker, Makgopa was not in the side for the past eight games because of his off-form. He has now got a chance for potential yet again. His ability to take long rangers, and finish the tap-ins are very useful for the side. Now, it would be interesting to see if he can match the attacking prowess of the side and score, or return out of the squad again.

He is having a good time in the league with four goals in six games, so the side will expect him to deliver similar results while representing the nation too.

Uganda vs South Africa Prediction

The South Africa national football team are expected to win this game against Uganda. The visitors have a stronger squad, especially their attack looks lethal. Uganda however wouldn’t leave without a fight. So, we can speculate a high intensity game, with the closest of results.

Predicted Score: Uganda 3-4 South Africa

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