Cape Verde vs South Africa: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Marc Mayo

An Africa Cup of Nations which has been full of surprises will round off its quarter-final stage tonight when Cape Verde meet South Africa.

Few predicted the Blue Sharks, ranked 77th in the world and attending only their fourth AFCON, would not only romp through a difficult group but also stand on the brink of a first-ever trip to the final four.

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But Bubista's side edged Mauritania in the last-16 to win a Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time while capturing the hearts of many neutrals.

Next up is a South Africa side which hasn't made the semi-finals since 2000.

Bafana Bafana shocked pre-tournament favourites Morocco on Tuesday and a troop of largely domestic-based players have scored six goals in their last three games without conceding a goal.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Cape Verde vs South Africa is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off tonight, Saturday, February 3, 2024.

The match will take place at Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro.

Cape Verde have been a surprise package at the Cup of Nations

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Where to watch Cape Verde vs South Africa

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Football and BBC Three.

Subs: Mobbie, Mashego, Xulu, Appollis, Adams, Maseko, Monare, Mothwa, Lepasa, Sibisi, Mayambela, Goss

Cape Verde vs South Africa prediction

Both teams have done exceptionally well to get this far, but here it is about who can hold their nerve now their underdog status has diminished and true glory is within reach.

South Africa to win on penalties.

These two teams last met in qualification for the 2018 World Cup, when the Islanders won 2-1 in both legs.

Cape Verde wins: 2

Draws: 1

South Africa wins: 2

Cape Verde vs South Africa match odds

Cape Verde: 17/10

South Africa: 9/5