Bafana Bafana vs Zimbabwe




Bafana Bafana (the South African national football team) will be taking on Zimbabwe in a crunch Africa Cup of Nations qualifier this weekend. The match is a must-win for Bafana, who are currently bottom of their group and in danger of missing out on the tournament.


Zimbabwe, on the other hand, are top of the group and have already qualified for the Cup of Nations. However, they will be looking to finish their campaign on a high and will be no pushovers.


The match is sure to be a close and exciting affair, and I'm sure that Bafana Bafana will be up for the challenge. I'm predicting a 2-1 win for the South Africans.


Here are some of the key factors that I think will affect the outcome of the match:


  • The teams' form: Bafana Bafana have not been in great form in recent months, but they did manage to win their last match against Seychelles. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have been in excellent form and have won their last four matches.

  • The teams' head-to-head record: Bafana Bafana have a good head-to-head record against Zimbabwe, having won four of their last five meetings. However, Zimbabwe did win the last meeting between the two teams in 2018.

  • The match officials: The match will be officiated by a team of referees from Morocco. I have no concerns about the quality of the officiating, but it is always worth keeping an eye on the referee's decisions in a match of this importance.

I'm sure that Bafana Bafana will be up for the challenge and will be determined to get the win they need. I'm predicting a 2-1 win for the South Africans.


What are your predictions for the match? Let me know in the comments below.


Come on Bafana Bafana!