Eritrea vs South Africa: Bafana Face Surprise Test

Africa Cup of Nations - Eritrea VS South Africa
Match Time: 01-10-2026 00:00 Thursday (UTC+8)
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Eritrea will face South Africa in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on September 30 at Al-Salaam Stadium in Cairo. The match is being played in Egypt because Eritrea currently lacks a stadium that meets international requirements.

Team Analysis:
Eritrea remain unbeaten under new coach Hesham Yakan and are chasing their first-ever AFCON qualification, while South Africa aim to reach the tournament for a third straight time. Pitso Mosimane began his second spell with a 2-1 win over Guinea, giving Bafana Bafana the edge on paper against an Eritrean side ranked 130 places lower.

Player Situation:
Jamal Ali is a concern for Eritrea after being forced off early against Kenya, while goalkeeper Yonathan Sultan is expected to retain his place after an impressive five-save display. South Africa will rely on its attackers to make the difference after defenders scored both goals in their 2-1 win over Guinea.

Result Prediction:
South Africa are expected to have the stronger squad, but Eritrea could make the game difficult with their confidence and home advantage. With Eritrea still unbeaten under their new coach, South Africa will need to avoid complacency.

Predicted Result: Eritrea 1-2 South Africa.