Yet to confirm their spot in the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), South Africa are set to square off against Tunisia at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium on Wednesday.
A draw would be enough for Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana, who currently occupy the second spot in Group E courtesy of a 4-0 win over Namibia.
Tunisia, after picking up their first point following a 1-1 draw with Mali, face a must-win situation to stand a chance of making it to the round of 16.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
South Africa vs Tunisia kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | January 24, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 5 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium |
The Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Tunisia will be played at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo, Ivory Coast.
It will kick off at 5 pm GMT on Wednesday, January 24, in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch South Africa vs Tunisia online - TV channels & live streams
In the UK, the game is available to watch and stream live through Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are unsure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
South Africa team news
Impressing as a substitute in both the previous games, Zakhele Lepasa may be opted ahead of Evidence Makgopa to start alongside Themba Zwane in attack.
Other than that, the likes of Siyanda Xulu and Thapelo Maseko will also be pushing to feature from the first whistle.
South Africa possible XI: Williams, Mudau, Xulu, Mvala, Modiba; Maseko, Mokoena, Sithole, Tau, Zwane, Lepasa
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Williams, Mothwa, Goss |
| Defenders: | Mobbie, Mashego, Xulu, Modiba, Mvala, Kekana, Sibisi, Mudau, Xoki |
| Midfielders: | Mokoena, Adams, Maseko, Sithole, Monare, Morena, Mthethwa |
| Forwards: | Appollis, Makgopa, Tau, Zwane, Lepasa, Mayambela, Mokwana |
Tunisia team news
Without striker, Taha Yassine Khenissi, who sustained a knee injury in the opener against Namibia, Tunisia coach Jalal Kadri could turn towards Haythem Jouini to partner Anis Ben Slimane in attack.
The rest of the line-up is expected to remain unchanged from the Mali draw.
Tunisia possible XI: Ben Said; Kechrida, Meriah, Talbi, Abdi; Rafia, Skhiri, Laidouni, Achouri; Jouini, Slimane
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Hassen, Dahmen, Ben Said |
| Defenders: | Abdi, Talbi, Meriah, Maaloul, Jelassi, Haddadi, Valery, Kechrida, Ghram |
| Midfielders: | Ben Romdhane, Tka, Rafia, Ben Slimane, Laidouni, Skhiri, Mahmoud |
| Forwards: | Msakni, Jouini, Ltaief, Srarfi, Sliti, Jaziri, Achouri |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between South Africa and Tunisia across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2008 | Tunisia 3-1 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations |
| January 26, 2006 | Tunisia 2-0 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations |
| August 18, 2004 | Tunisia 0-2 South Africa | International Friendly |
| November 19, 2003 | Tunisia 2-0 South Africa | International Friendly |
| February 12, 2000 | South Africa 2-2 (4-3 pen.) Tunisia | Africa Cup of Nations |