This Monday, Ivory Coast faces South Africa for its first match in this group D of the CAN. Both teams will want to win to start their tournament.
Today’s Betting Tips Ivory Coast vs South Africa
Last year’s big African absence from the World Cup in Russia, Ivory Coast failed to finish at the top of her qualifying group as she finished behind Guinea. Nevertheless, it outperformed the Central African Republic and Rwanda. On the other hand, the Elephants arrive with confidence on this CAN thanks to their 4 victories on their 5 matches of preparation. After 3 wins against Rwanda (3-0), Liberia (1-0) and Comoros (3-1), they lost everything against Uganda (1-0) before beating Zambia (4-1). ).
For its part, South Africa returns to the African Cup of Nations after missing the last edition in 2017. Indeed, Bafana Bafana finished 2nd in their pool, one point behind Nigeria and far ahead of Libya and Seychelles. For their only pre-game, they drew 0-0 against Ghana.
The staff for Ivory Coast vs South Africa
Some stars are present in this group starting with the finalist of the Champions League Serge Aurier, the Milanese Franck Kessie or former Citizen Wilfried Bony. Many Ligue 1 players are also on the list, such as Toulousain Max-Alain Gradel, Lille’s excellent Nicolas Pépé, and Gone Maxwell Cornet, who ended the season with OL. Note the absence of Eric Baily (ManU) and Cheick Doukouré (Levante, Ex-Metz) in this group.
The vast majority of Bafana Bafana play in the local league but there are two Ligue 1 players in this group: Bongani Zungu (Amiens) and Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg). On the other hand, midfielder Lebogang Phiri was not selected and Keagan Dolly (Montpellier) had to withdraw just before this CAN. The important Vilakazi (32 caps, 5 goals) is also absent from the group. In addition, incumbent defender Rivaldo Coetzee refused the selection. The main offensive weapon of this team is Percy Tau (Union Saint-Gilloise) who scored 9 goals in 18 games.
The probable compositions of Ivory Coast vs South Africa:
Ivory Coast: Gbohouo – Aurier, Kanon, Traore, Koulibaly – Seri, Die, Kessie – Pepe, Zaha, Bony.
South Africa: Keet – Hlatshwayo, Hlanti, Mkhwanazi, Mkhize – Furman, Zwane, Mokotjo – Maela, Tau, Mothiba.
Our Football Tips Ivory Coast vs South Africa
Ivory Coast should justify its favorite status in this meeting by winning against South Africa. Victory of Ivory Coast
Betting Tips: Victory of Ivory Coast
Odds: 1.90
