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Niger vs South Africa Predictions - South Africa to see off Niger in Group C clash

brad-newcomb
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Last updated: 14 Aug 2025

The upcoming CHAN fixture sees South Africa, who are currently unbeaten, take on a struggling Niger side. While Niger has lost their last two matches at the tournament, South Africa has shown strong performance defeating Guinea 2-1. With South Africa's solid scoring form and Niger's recent defensive lapses, experts predict a victory for South Africa with both teams scoring. Key players from each team could influence the outcome, with South Africa expected to continue their positive trajectory in this match.

Brad Newcomb 14 Aug 2025
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  • South Africa have 4 points from 2 matches in CHAN.
  • Niger have lost both their group games.
  • South Africa predicted to win against Niger.
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Niger vs South Africa Predictions

  • Niger vs South Africa Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Niger Form
  • Niger Team News & Injuries
  • South Africa Form
  • South Africa Team News & Injuries
  • Verdict

Niger have not been at their best lately, losing back-to-back CHAN fixtures. South Africa remains undefeated in the tournament. South Africa is predicted to win with BTTS. 

  • Niger have lost 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Niger have scored 5 goals in 5 matches.
  • Niger have conceded 7 goals in 5 games.
  • South Africa have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • South Africa have scored 8 goals in 5 matches.
  • South Africa have conceded 6 goals in 5 games.

Head to Head


Niger and South Africa have each won one match in two meetings.

Niger Form


Niger succumbed to their second consecutive defeat in this edition of CHAN on Monday, losing 2-0 to co-hosts Uganda.

Niger conceded in the 25th minute of the match, handing Uganda the upper hand in the first half.
Niger fell further behind against Uganda 11 minutes into the second half.

The Mena had 54% possession and eight shots during the game, with three attempts on target.

Niger lost 1-0 to Guinea in their opening African Nations Championship group match.

The Mena have recorded one victory in their last five fixtures, including two losses and two draws. They scored five goals and let in seven at the back.

Niger must improve up front to give themselves a chance of victory against South Africa, as they have been lacking firepower in this tournament thus far. 

Niger Team News & Injuries


Niger squad for this edition of CHAN: Mahamadou Tandja, Adamou Djibo Zataou, Abdoul Kader Kassali, Mohamed Abdourahmane, Billal Oumarou, Théodore Koubenou, Ridouane Assane, Moussa Kassa, Ibrahim Djingarey, Yacouba Ali, Abdoul Latif Djibril, Abiboulaye Hainikoye, Abdoul Kahar Issoufou, Abdoul Jalil Mamane, Laouali Hachimou, Abdoul Kader Harou, Samaila Danja, Hassane Harouna, Abdourahamane Djibo, Abdeljelil Ahamat, Chamsoudine Loukoumane, Abdoul Razak Mounkaïla, Ismael Issoufou

South Africa Form


South Africa remained undefeated in Group C of the African Nations Championship after beating Guinea 2-1 on Monday.

South Africa had the perfect start against Guinea, taking the lead in the tenth minute of the match before their opponents equalised after 37 minutes of play.

Bafana Bafana did not take long to regain their advantage, scoring their second goal nine minutes into the second half.  

South Africa had 36% possession and six shots during the game, with two attempts on target.

Bafana Bafana have won three of their last five fixtures, including one loss and two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded six. 

South Africa will be pleased to secure three points in their previous match and have a golden opportunity to take a step closer to the knockout rounds of the tournament when they take on an out-of-sorts Niger side. 

South Africa Team News & Injuries


Neo Maema scored the opening goal against Guinea.

Thabiso Kutumela was also on the scoresheet, taking his tally to two goals in this edition of CHAN.   

Goalkeepers: Samukelo Xulu, Andile Mbanjwa, Kopano Thuntsane
Defenders: Thamsanqa Masiya, Keagan Johannes, Wayde Jooste, Malibongwe Khoza, Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama, Terrence Mashego, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Kaketso Majadibodu
Midfielders: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Neo Maema, Menzi Masuku, Momelezo Dlambewu, Matlhari Makaringe, Rowan Human, Tebogo Tlolane, Ntando Nkosi, Luvuyo Phewa, Thabang Molaoa, Siyanda Msani
Forwards: Zakhele Lepasa, Thabiso Kutumela, Keagan Dolly

Verdict

South Africa have a solid tournament thus far and are tipped to beat Niger with BTTS and a 2-1 score at the final whistle. 

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