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Eritrea vs Eswatini Betting Tips - Share of the spoils predicted for AFCON qualifier

ralph-staniforth
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Last updated: Tue 24 Mar 2026 22:41
Eritrea, returning to AFCON qualifiers after a hiatus, faces Eswatini, who regularly attends but struggles in form. Eritrea has seen mixed results recently, winning two of their last five matches. In contrast, Eswatini has not secured a win in its last six games. The two have met twice previously, both ending in draws, making this encounter likely to end the same, potentially with a 1-1 draw, given the lack of recent form from both sides.
Ralph Staniforth 24 Mar 2026
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  • Eritrea returns to AFCON qualifiers, having mixed recent results.
  • Eswatini struggles, winless in last six outings.
  • Both teams likely to draw, previous matches ended in ties.
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Eritrea have drawn both their matches against Eswatini (Getty Images)

Eritrea make a return to qualifying for AFCON after a long absence while Eswatini have been regular attendees. Neither side is particularly strong at the moment, so this is backed to end level.

Key Stats - Neither side in Good Form


  • Eritrea have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Eritrea have scored 4 goals in 5 games.
  • Eritrea have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches.
  • Eswatini have lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Eswatini have scored 5 goals in 5 matches.
  • Eswatini have conceded 13 goals in 5 games.

Draws All Round


These two have only met twice with both ending in draws.

Eritrea Lack of Game Time 


Eritrea have not played much football in recent years, as they have had players defecting to other nations while on international duty.  

However, Eritrea contested two international friendlies against Niger A in May 2025, drawing 0-0 and losing 1-0. 

The Red Sea Camels have won two of their last five fixtures, including two defeats and one draw. They have scored four goals and conceded five.

Eritrea come into their match against Eswatini as an unknown factor; however, they did beat Kenya 4-1 and narrowly lost to Sudan 1-0 in their most recent competitive matches, although that was in 2019.

Eswatini Struggling for Results 


Eswatini had no success in their four FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September and October last year. 

They lost 3-0 to Cameroon, 2-0 to Libya, and drew 2-2 with Angola before losing 3-0 to Cape Verde.

Sihlangu Semnikati have lost three of their last five matches, with two draws. They scored five goals and conceded 13.  

Eswatini must find a way to improve, as they have failed to win a fixture in their last six outings, which include three defeats and three draws. 

Eritrea vs Eswatini Squads 


Eritrea: Goalkeepers: Awet Maharena, Kibrom Solomon, Yonathan Sultan
Defenders: Jamal Ali, Nahom Awet, Wedeh Beshaye, Victor Fors, Jonas Idris, Yosief Tsegay
Midfielders: Namrud Embaye, Nahom Girmai Netabay, Medhane Redie, Nahom Tadesse, Tesfaldet Tekie, Ablelom Teklezgyi, Aethan Yohannes
Forwards: Romel Abdu, Filimon Gerezgiher, Awet Alemseghed, Amanuel Benhur, Siem Eyob-Abrha, Oliver Hintsa, Fahmi Ibrahim, Ali Suleiman, Nobel Gebrezgi

Eswatini : Goalkeepers: Mlamuli Makhanya, Qinisio Nyawo
Defenders: Lindo Mkhonta, Kwakhe Thwala, Gift Gamede, Thulane Njingane, Simanga Masangane, Philiso Newman
Midfielders: Mpendulo Thomo, Innocent Dlamini, Junior Magagula, Philani Mkhonto, Bongwa Matsebula, Neliswa Dlamini, Alakhe Mdluli, Innocent Pakule
Forwards: Justice Figareido, Hleliso Gamede, Joseph Kiponge, Malangeni Dlamini

Verdict

I am backing this match to end level, most likely outcome 1-1.

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