This Saturday, October 7, 2017 (6:00 AM Pacific) South Africa will host Burkina Faso at the FNB Stadium for a match in the CAF 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The game is set to be a mismatch between the first and last place teams in Group D of the competition but it should still prove to be an intense encounter.
How to Watch South Africa vs Burkina Faso
The South Africa vs Burkina Faso match will be broadcast this Saturday, October 7 at 6:00 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: beIN Sports En Espanol
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
Match Preview
South Africa has proven to be one of the weakest teams in these World Cup qualifiers, currently bottom of Group D with only a point. The Boys are coming off two consecutive 2-1 losses against Cape Verde but will look to keep their World Cup aspirations with a favorable result from this game. The task at hand seems almost impossible but South Africa’s lone point so far came from a 1-1 draw against Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso is emerging as a prominent team in this CAF region, currently topping Group D of the competition with six points. The Stallions are undefeated in the tournament with a win and three draws so far and will be looking to add to this great run of form. Cape Verde and Senegal are not far behind and this is a must-win game for the current Group D leaders.
Cape Verde is only behind on goal differential while Senegal currently has five points, which makes this game vital. The standout player is clearly Lyon’s Bertrand Traore and it will be interesting to see if the 22-year-old can step up in this game. The match should be a very hard-fought duel between two teams that cannot afford to drop points in these qualifiers.
