Liberia have South Africa at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia on Tuesday (Walk 28) in the 2023 Africa Cup of Countries qualifiers.
On Friday, March 24, the two teams played out an entertaining 2-2 draw, with the Bafana Bafana losing a two-goal advantage. Lyle Foster scored twice in the first half to give the hosts a 2-0 lead and propel Hugo Broos’ team to victory in just 22 minutes.
However, when the Lone Stars turned the screw and clawed their way back into the game after the break, the momentum changed. Tonia Tisdell reduced the deficit to half in the 68th minute, but Mohammed Sangare comes in at the hour to give them a chance to salvage a point.
The Liberian number 20 came off the bench and scored an equalizer in the 91st minute to ensure a share of the spoils. After two games in Gathering K, Liberia and South Africa are currently level on focuses with one each from two games, with the previous third by uprightness of additional away objectives scored.
The West African team is on track to make their third and first AFCON finals appearance since 2002, having only made two. In the meantime, South Africa needs a victory to improve their chances of qualifying for the tournament, which they last competed in in 2019.
Liberia vs South Africa Match Details :
- Liberia v South Africa
- Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
- Date – 28/03/2023
- Starting time – 16:00 UTC
Liberia vs South Africa Prediction :
In their final qualifying match, both teams will aim for a victory as they face group leaders and heavyweights Morocco, who have already qualified for the tournament. However, they could draw once more if they scramble.
Prediction: Liberia 1-1 South Africa
Liberia vs South Africa Head to Head :
Only three games have been played between South Africa and Liberia, and two of them have ended in draws, the third occurring on Friday (1-1). In their first meeting in December 2000, South Africa defeated Liberia 2-1 in the AFCON qualifiers. While South Africa has won eight matches, their most recent two have ended in draws—one each against Angola and Liberia (2-2).
South Africa has kept two clean sheets in their last five games, with the exception of the African Nations Championship in 2022, and Liberia has lost five of its seven games.
Liberia vs South Africa Team News :
At the start of the second half, head coach Ansumana Keita substituted Mohammed Sangare and Allen Njie for his team, which was two goals behind at the half.
The latter scored the equalizer in the final minute, so the 24-year-old midfielder may be given a chance to start.
The South Africans, on the other hand, have not lost in any of their last eight games across all competitions. The Bafana Bafana, in contrast to the hosts, have no trouble scoring goals. To put that into perspective, the team led by Hugo Broos has scored at least once in each of their last seven games.
Despite not scoring since March 2021, Percy Tau, who ranks sixth on the South African all-time list with thirteen goals, is likely to remain in the starting eleven.
Burnley striker Lyle Foster, who scored twice last time out, will join the 28-year-old in the final third. Cassius Mailula will be hoping to start in midfield.
Liberia vs South Africa Betting Tips :
- Liberia has lost three consecutive matches.
- In their last seven games, South Africa has not lost.
- In their three previous matches, Liberia has failed to score.
- In their last eight games, Liberia has let in a goal.
- South Africa has scored at least one goal in seven matches in a row.
- Liberia wins the first half in 0% of games, while South Africa wins the first half in 50% of games.
- South Africa wins 50% of halftimes, while Liberia wins 0%.
- At the point when South Africa leads 0-1 away, they win in half of their matches
Liberia vs South Africa Lineups :
South Africa:
Bruce Bvuma, Sifiso Hlanti, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Blom Njabulo, Keagan Dolly, Thulani Serero, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Sphephelo Sithole, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Mothobi Mvala
Liberia:
Ashley Williams, Morlik Keita, Prince Balde, George Gebro, Dennis Yeah Baysah, Carlos Williams, Ben David Benaiah, Anthony Laffor, Alseny Keita, Francis Jalabah, Peter Wilson
Liberia vs South Africa Where To Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |