2019 Africa Cup Of Nations – South Africa vs Morocco Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is South Africa vs Morocco taking place? Monday 1st July, 2019 – 17:00 (UK)
Where is South Africa vs Morocco taking place? Al Salam Stadium, Cairo
What television channel is South Africa vs Morocco on? All AFCON matches will be televised live on either Eurosport 1 or 2
Where can I stream South Africa vs Morocco? Subscribers can stream the match via Eurosport Player
Where can I get tickets for South Africa vs Morocco? https://www.footballticketnet.com/2019-africa-cup-of-nations
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTH AFRICA
- South Africa kept their hopes alive of progressing to the knockout stages of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a slender victory over Namibia and must now look for a positive result against Morocco.
- The South Africans had the better chances throughout the game and created a lot more in front of goal than their opponents but it took them until the 68th to finally break the deadlock when Bongani Zungu found the back of the net.
- That win places South Africa on three points after they lost their opening game to Ivory Coast but a win over already-qualified Morocco would see them progress and they will be hoping to have midfielder Dean Furman back after he missed out against Namibia due to a knock to his knee.
MOROCCO
- Morocco secured a vital victory in their pivotal clash with Group D rivals Ivory Coast as they did enough to narrowly defeat them and secure their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
- In a closely-fought game, both teams were evenly matched for long periods but Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri score the only goal of the game after some good work in the build-up from Nordin Amrabat.
- Morocco may look to give some of their fringe players some game time for this final game but will be wary that they could still end up as low as third place despite already qualifying for the knockout stages.
Click here to read our Namibia vs Ivory Coast prediction!
THE PREDICTION
Morocco have already secured their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and South Africa will be hoping to join them but need a positive result against them here. They must improve on their first two efforts against the Moroccans or face an early exit but may be boosted by Morocco opting to rotate their side. However, those players who potentially come into the side will have a point to prove and they can help their country maintain their perfect record in the group stage.
