Caf MediaSouth Africa's Bafana Bafana officially start their CHAN campaign on Friday with a daunting task against Algeria, hoping to get a positive result.
This will be a massive fixture for both teams in their bid to advance from Group C, which also has co-hosts Uganda, Guinea, and Niger.
Here, GOAL brings you all the details you need to know about how to watch the match between South Africa and Algeria, including TV channels, streaming details, team news, and more.
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BackpageThe Fennecs come into the match full of confidence after their excellent display in their first game against the hosts Uganda.
They have not reported any injuries so far, and no player is suspended ahead of the crucial game against South Africa.
The likes of Madjid Bougherra, Ayoub Ghezala, Abderrahmane Meziane, and Sofiane Bayazid will be aiming to fire their team past Bafana Bafana and stand a chance of advancing.
Pirates Probable XI: Bouhalfaya, Halaimia, Ghezala, Alilet, Chetti, Boukerchaoui, Draoui, Merbah, Belhocini, Meziane, Mahious
SAFACoach Molefi Ntseki included 14 free agents in his squad to challenge for CHAN glory.
All eyes will be on some experienced heads like Keagan Dolly, Zakhele Lepasa, Rowan Human, captain Neo Maema, among others.
Bafana Probable XI: Thuntsane, Jooste, Mashego, Khoza, Mphahlele, Ndlondlo, Msani, Maema, Kutumela, Dolly, Lepasa
BackpageThis is the first game for Bafana Bafana in Group C and the second for Algeria.
The latter started their campaign with a 3-0 win against the co-hosts, Uganda, in a dominant display. Another three points will bring them closer to the knockout phase.
Prior to the competition, Bafana Bafana played a friendly game against Angola that ended goalless.
In the head-to-head record, the two teams have met four times across all competitions, with Algeria claiming a win and three draws.
The only time they have met in CHAN was in 2011 where the North African nation claimed a 2-0 win. ,The latest meeting was in a friendly game in March that ended 3-3.
