South Africa-Cape Verde : Clash Of Outsiders

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa will take on the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde tomorrow February 3, 2024 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro. Tomorrow’s encounter promises to produce a lot of fireworks as each side will be out to secure a ticket in the semi-finals. As far as the history of the competition is concerned both South Africa and Cape Verde are among the teams that were least expected to qualify for the quarterfinals of the competition. With this in mind, the two sides are set to turn the tables in Côte d’Ivoire. 
The Blue Sharks have stuck with a remarkably consistent team selection throughout the tournament and look set to keep the faith for the quarterfinals. Former Manchester United forward Bebe, 33, will likely line up in the attack alongside record goal scorer and cap holder Ryan Mendes, 34, and Sporting CP winger Jovane Cabral. South Africa produced one of the biggest shocks of the tournament by knocking competition favourites, Morocco, out in the round of 16 and they could continue their progress with another win when they face Cape Verde. Defensive solidity has been a key aspect of the success of Hugo Broos’ side. The only two goals they have conceded at the tournament so far were in a defeat to Mali in...