South Africa vs Uganda Predictions - South Africa to prevail against Uganda

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 16 Aug 2025

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Brad Newcomb 16 Aug 2025

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South Africa have won 5 out 7 matches against Uganda.
Uganda have won back-to-back CHAN fixtures.
South Africa predicted to win with BTTS.

South Africa have never lost to Uganda (Getty Images)

South Africa vs Uganda Predictions

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

South Africa dropped crucial points in their bid to reach the quarter-finals, but they have an excellent record against the co-hosts. Uganda have won back-to-back matches in the tournament. South Africa are predicted to win with BTTS.

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

Head to Head

South Africa have a commanding lead of five victories to none against Uganda, including two draws in seven meetings.

South Africa Form

South Africa missed the chance to go top of their group in the CAF African Nations Championship after playing to a 0-0 draw against Niger last weekend.

South Africa had chances to score against Niger during both halves, but they failed to put the ball in the back of the net, settling for a point.

South Africa had 62% possession and nine shots in the game, with five attempts on target.

Earlier in the tournament, South Africa drew 1-1 against Algeria and defeated Guinea 2-1 in their opening Group C games.

Bafana Bafana have won two of their last five fixtures, including one loss and two draws. They scored six goals and let in six at the back.

South Africa will rue their missed opportunities from their previous match, but will fancy their chances against Uganda, as they have never lost to their opponents in seven meetings.

South Africa Team News & Injuries

Thabiso Kutumela has been on target with two goals in this edition of CHAN.

Neo Maema has scored one goal in the tournament thus far.

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

Uganda Form

Uganda took a step closer to reaching the CAF African Nations Championship quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory against Niger last week.

Uganda took the lead against Niger after 25 minutes of play to gain the upper hand in the first half.

Uganda scored their second goal against Niger 11 minutes into the second half to secure all three points.

The Cranes had 46% possession and eight shots during the match, with three attempts on target.

Uganda lost 3-0 to Algeria before beating Guinea 3-0 in their opening CAF African Nations Championship Group C games.

The Cranes have won three of their last five fixtures, including two losses. They scored seven goals and conceded five.

Uganda have performed well lately but face a tricky test against South Africa, as they are a bogey team, having lost five times to their opponents in seven clashes.

Uganda Team News & Injuries

Allan Okello scored the opening goal against Niger, taking his tally to two goals in this edition of CHAN.

Joel Sserunjogi was also on the scoresheet.

Reagan Mpande and Ivan Ahimbisibwe have each contributed one goal in the tournament.

Goalkeepers: Denis Kiggundu, Joel Mutakubwa, Chrispas Kusiima

Defenders: Arnold Odong, Nicholas Mwere, Gideon Odongo, Herbert Achai, Lazaro Muhindo, Hilary Panuel Mukundane, Kizito Mugweri Gavin, Rogers Ochaki Torach

Midfielders: Jude Ssemugabi, Elvis Ngonde, Arafat Kiza Usama, Reagan Mpande, Joseph Youngman Marvin, Joel Sserunjogi, Enock Ssebagala, Abdu Karim Watambala, Allan Okello

Forwards: Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Patrick Jonah Kakande, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Emmanuel Anyama, Yunus Junior Sentamu