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Algeria vs South Africa (08-08-2025) – Preview, Team News, Prediction and Betting Tips.<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Algeria and South Africa face off at Mandela National Stadium this Friday in a crucial group stage fixture of the 2025 African Nations Championship<\/a><\/strong>. Algeria, the 2022 runners-up, are looking to go one better this time, while South Africa return to the competition after an 11-year absence.<\/p>\n

Algeria kicked off their campaign in dominant fashion with a 3-0 win over co-hosts Uganda<\/strong>. Goals from Ayoub Ghezala, Abderrahmane Meziane, and Sofiane Bayazid showcased the Fennecs’ attacking quality and depth. A win here would all but secure a spot in the next round and send a message to the rest of the tournament.<\/p>\n

South Africa, meanwhile, begin their CHAN journey against one of the tournament favourites. Their recent form is inconsistent. After a five-match unbeaten run, they fell 3-0 to Angola in the COSAFA Cup<\/strong> in June. This will be Bafana Bafana\u2019s first appearance in the CHAN since 2014, where they exited in the group stage.<\/p>\n

Recent Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n

This will be the seventh official meeting between Algeria and South Africa. The North Africans hold a slight edge with two wins to South Africa\u2019s one<\/strong>, and three matches ending in draws. Their most recent clash was in the 2024 FIFA Series<\/strong>, which ended in a 3-3 draw<\/strong>, showing both sides\u2019 attacking intent.<\/p>\n

Their last meeting in CHAN dates back to 2011, where Algeria won 2-0 in the quarterfinals<\/strong>. South Africa have struggled historically in this fixture and have not beaten Algeria in their last five meetings.<\/p>\n

Form and Trends<\/h3>\n