Malawi vs South Sudan — match summary
Africa · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications · kick-off 25 Sept 2026 23:00
Full time · score 2-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Malawi 29 · South Sudan 28
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Malawi 34 · South Sudan 19
Shots on target 2-0 · corners 6-2 · possession 67-33
NextGOAL tip: Malawi -0.75 · 2 stars
Malawi played out a 1-1 draw in their latest friendly, while South Sudan are coming off a 0-1 defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations. Both teams are looking for a positive result to build confidence in this qualifying round. The hosts have averaged 47.89% possession across their last 9 matches and created an average of 5.25 corners per game. South Sudan, meanwhile, have clear defensive issues, conceding an average of 7.43 shots on target per game across their last 7 matches. Comparing their solidity around the penalty area, the hosts boast a tighter defence that concedes fewer goals and should be able to maintain continuous pressure on the visitors.