A high-stakes encounter awaits at Kampala's Mandela National Stadium on Friday, August 15, 2025, as South Africa and Niger collide in Group C of the TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship. The 8pm fixture carries significant implications for Uganda Cranes' advancement prospects in the tournament.
Bafana Bafana enter the match unbeaten, having secured a 2-1 victory against Guinea and a draw with Algeria. Conversely, Niger seeks their first points after consecutive defeats - 2-0 against Uganda and 1-0 versus Guinea.
Niger's head coach Harouna Doulla anticipates a challenging contest: "Friday's game will be demanding for both sides. While we're targeting our initial tournament point, we remain confident in our capabilities. The task is difficult but achievable." Doulla emphasized their primary objective is securing that crucial point against the group leaders.
South African tactician Molefi Ntseki cautioned against underestimating their opponents: "Tournament football requires adaptable strategies. Despite Niger's current standing, they're a well-organized team capable of dangerous moments. Our remaining matches are decisive - we must secure qualification through victories rather than relying on other results."
In the day's earlier match at 5pm, Algeria aims to rebound from their draw with South Africa when they confront Guinea at the same venue.
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