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South Sudan v South Africa Africa Cup of Nations Lineup

This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 15:00 on Tuesday 10 September 2024.


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South Sudan v South Africa Africa Cup of Nations

  • South Sudan made their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, becoming the newest participating nation in the tournament.
  • South Sudan currently holds the record for the youngest squad in the Africa Cup of Nations, with an average age of 24 years old.
  • South Africa has won the Africa Cup of Nations once, in 1996, when they hosted the tournament.
  • South Africa has a strong rivalry with Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations, with the two teams facing off in several memorable matches.
  • South Sudan's national team is known as the Bright Stars, while South Africa's team is called Bafana Bafana, which means "The Boys" in Zulu.
  • South Africa is one of the host nations for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023, making it the second time they will host the tournament.