South Africa vs Cape Verde
Moses Mabhida Stadium Durban, South Africa
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
Kick-off is at 19h00 CAT
Referee: Ferdinard Udoh (Nigeria)
South Africa will welcome Cape Verde in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification Group D match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Tuesday. Bafana Bafana were shocked 2-1 by Cape Verde in their previous group match which was played at the Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia on Friday. The defeat left South Africa placed third on the Group D standings with four points from three games. They are a point behind group leaders Burkina Faso.
Bafana have participated in three World Cup finals and this was their first defeat in Group D - having recorded a draw and a victory, before facing Cape Verde, Stuart Baxter- the Bafana head coach, will look to Tokelo Rantie. The Turkey-based striker netted South Africa's goal against the Blue Sharks last week. Meanwhile, Cape Verde registered their first victory in Group D as they had lost to both Senegal and Burkina Faso in their first two group matches. The Blue Sharks have never qualified for World Cup finals, but they participated in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals which were hosted by South Africa. Lucio Antunes, the Blue Sharks head coach, is expected to unleash Nuno Rocha once again. The midfielder netted a brace against South Africa last week. Cape Verde have been boosted by the fact that they do not have any suspensions. Bafana defender Erick Mathoho will miss the match due suspension.
Head-to-Head
South Africa - 2
Cape Verde - 1
Draw - 1
Form Guide (In all competitions)
South Africa - W,W,D,L,L
Cape Verde - L,L,W,L,W
South Africa vs. Cape Verde - Key Stats
5 - South Africa have scored five goals against Cape Verde.
4 - Cape Verde have scored four goals against South Africa.
1 - South Africa have conceded once against Cape Verde at home.
2013 - The last time South Africa hosted Cape Verde was in 2013 - the match ended in a 0-0 draw.