Afcon 2025: Six Key Battles ahead of South Africa vs Uganda
Uganda will seek a perfect start on the road to the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they visit South Africa in Johannesburg on Friday. The Cranes take on Bafana Bafana in a highly anticipated clash in Group K with several battles expected to decide the battle at the Orlando stadium. Here, Ismael Kiyonga […] The post Afcon 2025: Six Key Battles ahead of South Africa vs Uganda appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
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Uganda will seek a perfect start on the road to the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they visit South Africa in Johannesburg on Friday.
The Cranes take on Bafana Bafana in a highly anticipated clash in Group K with several battles expected to decide the battle at the Orlando stadium.
Here, Ismael Kiyonga takes a look at where the key battles will be on the pitch.
Lyle Foster vs Elio Capradossi
The Burnley FC forward is expected to lead the line for Bafana Bafana as Hugo Broos has trusted him in the past matches including the 1-1 draw with Nigeria.
While not as quite as prolific as ex-Bafana Bafana stars Benni McCarthy and the like, he can still cause menace to defences.
He comes across Uganda’s new kid on the block Elio Capradossi at the heart of defence.
Capradossi was lethal in the 1-0 against Botswana and did decently in the defeat against Algeria and will be vital in stopping Foster if Uganda is to leave Johannesburg with at least a point.
Themba Zwane vs Bevis Mugabi
The Bafana Bafana captain on the day will most likely play as one of the forwards and his experience, game understanding, creativity and skill can destroy any defences.
If deployed in central attack, he will come up against Bevis Mugabi who returns to the team after missing the World Cup qualifiers in June as he was finalizing his transfer.
Mugabi understands the game, reads the game well and has always put up steady performances when in the famous black, yellow and red of the Uganda Cranes.
Mothobi Mvala vs Muhammad Shaban
The nonsense Mvala has been in scintillating form since the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast and still done well to help Sundowns perform well domestically.
He comes up against lethal striker Muhammad Shaban who is expected to lead the line in the absence of Fahad Bayo who has led the forward line in the past two matches for Uganda.
Shaban’s speed, anticipation and prolific foot and head will come against scrutiny against the solid Mvala.
Teboho Mokwena vs Khalid Aucho
One of the finest midfielders on the continent Mokwena has become a vital part of the Bafana Bafana midfield for now and his performance on the day will determine how the match ends.
Against Uganda Cranes skipper Khalid Aucho who is back in the fold after missing the World Cup qualifiers in June through injury.
Grit and steel of Aucho versus the finesse of Mokwena will not only be a joy to watch but also a determinant of the outcome on the day.
Chris Mudau/Aubrey Modiba vs Rogers Mato
Rogers Mato will be deployed on either the right or left wing and wherever he will play, he faces formidable opponents in either Mudau on the right or Modiba on the left.
The two defend well and also love going forward to support the attackers but in Mato, they have a formidable pacy winger who will ask a few questions.
Yaya Sithole vs Travis Mutyaba
Mutyaba has of recent been handed the creative roles of the team as witnessed in the game against Algeria and others since the arrival of Paul Put.
The ex-SC Villa and Zamalek diminutive skillful midfielder will face a stern test against Sithole who takes no prisoners approach in the centre of the pack.
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