Sport Picks
South Africa U17 vs Ghana U17
Africa
Africa Cup of Nations U17 Mohammed VI Football Academy (pitch 3), Salé 
Match Events
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Narbi J.
(Penalty)
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Sub
Sekgoto O. In: Simama I.
Out: Sekgoto O.
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Narbi J.
(Penalty)
AI Match Summary
Ghana U17 in this Africa Cup of Nations U17 tie, finishing 1-3. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
4%
6%
90%
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Ghana U17
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
95%
/ Very High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Ghana U17 lately — more wins on the board than South Africa U17.
- Model gives Ghana U17 a 90% chance of winning this.
- Ghana U17 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Ghana U17, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Ghana U17 have won 3 of the last 3 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
South Africa U17 Clean Sheet 10%
Ghana U17 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | South Africa U17 | Ghana U17 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 26 |
| Wins | 9 | 14 |
| Draws | 8 | 5 |
| Losses | 15 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.13 | 1.75 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.25 | 1.75 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
May 20, 2026 Africa Cup of Nations U17
South Africa U17 vs Ghana U17
1:3
Dec 1, 2012 Africa Cup of Nations U17
Ghana U17 vs South Africa U17
2:1
Nov 17, 2012 Africa Cup of Nations U17
South Africa U17 vs Ghana U17
2:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
South Africa U17 Compare
Top Goalscorer Mhlongo T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56
Ghana U17 Compare
Top Goalscorer Appiah A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
South Africa U17 10 / 100
Ghana U17 83 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
South Africa U17 Ghana U17
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick GHA Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Games between these two average 4.00 goals.
South Africa U17 scored in 63% of their last 32 games.
Ghana U17 let in goals in 62% of their last 26 matches.
Solid form: South Africa U17 remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
South Africa U17 VS Ghana U17
1.13 Goals Scored 1.75
2.25 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
South Africa U17
(Home) 20 May
South Africa U17
1 : 3 Ghana U17
17 May
South Africa U17
0 : 2 Algeria U17
14 May
Senegal U17
1 : 2 South Africa U17
15 Nov
Japan U17
3 : 0 South Africa U17
09 Nov
Italy U17
3 : 1 South Africa U17
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20 May
South Africa U17
1 : 3 Ghana U17
17 May
South Africa U17
0 : 2 Algeria U17
03 Nov
South Africa U17
3 : 1 Bolivia U17
31 Mar
South Africa U17
4 : 3 Egypt U17
06 May
South Africa U17
2 : 3 Nigeria U17
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Ghana U17
(Away) 23 May
Uganda U17
3 : 2 Ghana U17
20 May
South Africa U17
1 : 3 Ghana U17
17 May
Ghana U17
0 : 1 Senegal U17
14 May
Algeria U17
2 : 2 Ghana U17
18 Apr
Switzerland U16
2 : 3 Ghana U17
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23 May
Uganda U17
3 : 2 Ghana U17
20 May
South Africa U17
1 : 3 Ghana U17
14 May
Algeria U17
2 : 2 Ghana U17
18 Apr
Switzerland U16
2 : 3 Ghana U17
13 Apr
Serbia U16
0 : 4 Ghana U17
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Egypt U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Ethiopia U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia U17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | 1 |
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U17 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U17 (World Cup - Promotion)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Uganda U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 4 | D.R. Congo U17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:5 | 0 |
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U17 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U17 (World Cup - Promotion)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Mali U17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 3 | Mozambique U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 4 | Angola U17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:5 | 1 |
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U17 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U17 (World Cup - Promotion)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Algeria U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 3 | Ghana U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 4 | South Africa U17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U17 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U17 (World Cup - Promotion)