South Africa enter Group D with strong expectations after recent improvements in continental competitions. Their balance between youth and experience makes them favourites to control the section.
Guinea are likely to offer the stiffest resistance, while Kenya could become a dark horse if consistency improves. Eritrea remain underdogs.
South Africaβs recent tactical discipline and defensive solidity have transformed them into a difficult side to beat. They will be expected to capitalize on home advantage and maintain momentum throughout the campaign.
Kenya, meanwhile, could emerge as one of the groupβs most unpredictable teams. If they manage to find consistency in front of goal, they may yet challenge the established favourites for qualification places.
