- 1 South Africa vs Guinea: Bafana Bafana kick off their campaign in Soweto
- 2 South Africa want a fast start
- 3 Guinea in total turmoil
- 4 2027 AFCON Qualifiers prediction South Africa vs Guinea
- 5 First, a word on our free predictions
- 6 No commitment from us
- 7 Information can change
- 8 Your responsibility
- 9 Responsible gambling first
- 10 Legal age
- 11 About the images…
South Africa vs Guinea: Bafana Bafana kick off their campaign in Soweto 
South Africa are back on home turf at Orlando Stadium to launch their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
After turning heads this summer on the international stage, the South Africans start this new cycle with a very different status. The big question is their lack of sharpness: three months without a competitive fixture, and a first test in charge for new boss Pitso Mosimane.
Across the pitch, Guinea arrive in Johannesburg low on confidence. The Syli National have struggled to convince and have just strung together four very underwhelming outings.
As if that were not enough, Guinea’s build-up has turned into a logistical mess, with admin problems delaying the arrival of several players. It is the perfect chance for Bafana Bafana to land an early blow on a direct rival.
South Africa want a fast start 
All the attacking focus will be on Relebohile Mofokeng. The young winger has been flying since arriving in Belgium and has become South Africa’s main spark in the final third.
Mosimane still has to make do with a weakened squad. Lyle Foster has not been called up, while Khuliso Mudau, Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa are all out injured.
In midfield, Teboho Mokoena will pull the strings, win the ball and set the tempo against a Guinea side that could struggle for bite.
South Africa probable line-up: Williams; Morena, Okon, Sibisi, Basadien; Mokoena, Sithole; Mofokeng, Zwane, Maseko; Rayners.
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Guinea in total turmoil 
The obvious danger for Guinea is Serhou Guirassy. The Borussia Dortmund striker is at the peak of his powers and remains the only real heavyweight threat capable of troubling the home defence.
Around him, it is a shambles. Between Naby Keita’s refusal to join up and visa problems that have wrecked the camp, coach Paulo Duarte has barely been able to work on his tactical plans.
Even if emergency recalls for Ilaix Moriba and Saidu Sow add a bit of steel, the lack of cohesion could prove very costly at this level.
Guinea probable line-up: Sylla; Konate, Diakhaby, Sow, Keita; Toure, Moriba, Cisse; Sylla, Guirassy, Diaby-Fadiga.
2027 AFCON Qualifiers prediction South Africa vs Guinea
South Africa to win or draw (Double chance)
Even if the South Africans are bound to be short of rhythm after three months without a match, the context swings firmly in their favour.
Guinea arrive completely disjointed, weighed down by a chaotic build-up and a dressing room under strain. Backed by the noise in Soweto and a far better collective rhythm, Bafana Bafana have more than enough to do the job and at least take a point at home.
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