South Africa vs Tanzania Women Preview & Betting Tips - Former Champions to begin WAFCON with Win
South Africa will face Tanzania in their opening WAFCON Group B fixture, arriving as favorites thanks to an impressive record—unbeaten in eight previous meetings and coming off solid recent form. Banyana Banyana’s experience and quality stand in contrast to Tanzania’s inexperience and less convincing run-up, marked by five winless games in their last six. Predicted lineups point to a strong South African side aiming for a confident start, while Tanzania are out to defy the odds despite missing key forward Aisha Nasaka.
- South Africa are unbeaten in 8 matches against Tanzania.
- Banyana Banyana have won 3 of their last 4 games.
- Tanzania have struggled, with only 1 win in 6 recent matches.
- South Africa vs Tanzania Women WAFCON Preview
- Key Stats
- South Africa Unblemished
- South Africa Looking Confident
- Tanzania's Lack of Experience
- Team News and Predicted Line-ups
South Africa vs Tanzania Women WAFCON Preview
Former champions South Africa begin their quest to reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title when they face Tanzania in their opening Group B fixture.
Banyana Banyana are in good form at the moment and, given their experience at this level, should be too strong for their rivals, who appear out of sorts heading into the tournament.
Key Stats
- South Africa have won three of their last four matches in all competitions.
- South Africa are unbeaten in eight previous matches against Tanzania.
- Tanzania have failed to win five of their last six matches in all competitions.
South Africa Unblemished
South Africa have an impressive record in this fixture as they are without a defeat in eight previous matches against Tanzania. Banyana Banyana have picked up seven wins in this run but were held to a 1-1 draw at the last WAFCON.
South Africa Looking Confident
South Africa have an impressive record at the WAFCON, winning the title in 2022 and finishing second five other times. However, they could only manage a semi-final berth in the last edition and will be keen to set things right this time around.
Banyana Banyana’s last outing was back in June when they claimed a 1-0 victory over Japan in a friendly. Linda Motlhalo struck the only goal early in the first half, and they were able to hold on for the win.
That result is part of a solid recent run for South Africa, who are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Desiree Ellis’ team have also won three of the last four matches in this run.
Tanzania's Lack of Experience
Tanzania are inexperienced at this level, having made only their second appearance at the previous edition. They crashed out in the group stage both times and will be hoping to improve on their record this time around.
The problem for Tanzania is that things have not been particularly smooth lately, with their build-up to the tournament leaving a lot to be desired. They have failed to win five of their last six matches in all competitions, suffering three defeats in this run.
One of those defeats came in their final warm-up game as Tanzania were beaten 2-1 by reigning WAFCON champions Nigeria. They struck a late equaliser and looked to be headed for a draw but went on to concede the winner.
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
South Africa (4-4-2): Kaylin Swart; Fikile Magama, Karabo Dhlamini, Bambanane Mbane, Antonia Maponya; Refiloe Jane; Noxolo Cesane, Bongeka Gamede, Linda Motlhalo; Nthabiseng Majiya, Thembi Kgatlana.
Dhlamini and Mbane should form a central defensive partnership for South Africa, while captain Jane is set to start in the middle of the park. Kgatlana is back in the field after missing the last WAFCON and should lead the line once again alongside Majiya.
: Najiat Abbas; Anastazia Katunzi, Esther Maseke, Vaileth NIcholaus, Julieth Singano; Donisia Minja, Fatuma Issa, Stumai Abdallah, Enekia Lunyamila; Opa Clement, Aisha Mnunka.
Tanzania are without star forward Aisha Nasaka, who was omitted from the squad due to injury. Clement and Mnunka should feature in attack on Monday while Maseke is set to start at the back.
Verdict
South Africa boast the quality, experience and superior quality heading into their WAFCON opener, and will be feeling confident.
They have never lost in this fixture and should claim the upper hand over Tanzania, who are below their best at the moment.
South Africa -1
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