The Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game between Uganda and South Sudan will take place at Mandela National Stadium, where the home nation is heavily favored to win. Can South Sudan pull off an upset on the road?
Uganda
Uganda was held to a draw by South Africa in the opening game of this Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, which ended 2-2. However, in their second match against Congo, the home team secured a 2-0 victory.
In that encounter, Aziz Kayondo and Jude Ssemugabi scored for Uganda, marking their first win in this qualifier.
Overall, the home team has won two of their last five matches, including another win against Botswana. In the meantime, Uganda also drew with Ghana, and their only recent defeat was a 1-2 loss against Algeria.
South Sudan
South Sudan is coming off a defeat to South Africa and will hope to turn their luck around in this match. In that game, they took the lead from the penalty spot in the 15th minute, with Tito Okello scoring.
However, Oswin Appollis scored twice for South Africa to overturn the lead before halftime. Valentino Kuach Yuel leveled the score for South Sudan, but a last-minute strike by Thalente Mbatha sealed the win for South Africa.
After losing to Congo in their first qualifier, South Sudan sits at the bottom of the standings with zero points, having scored two goals and conceded four.
Expert Betting Tips
South Sudan has not shown readiness in their recent matches, making it tough to back them entering this game. At home, Uganda looks very confident, especially considering their strong performances against top African nations. This should be a one-sided match, and with Uganda’s recent form, they are expected to add to South Sudan’s woes.
