AFCON 2015: What South Africa must to against Ghana to be able to qualify

Bafana Bafana face Ghana in a must-win clash tomorrow – find out what Shakes Mashaba's men need to do to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Bafana will end their Group C campaign against the Black Stars, while Algeria take on Mali. Both games kick off at 20h00 (SA time).

Following their first two matches – a loss and a draw – the most points Bafana can get is 4.

Senegal already has 4 points, so if they beat Algeria will be on 7 points. That leaves Algeria on 3 points. Under those circumstances, and if Bafana beat Ghana, then Bafana go second in the group and advance.

However, a draw between Algeria and Senegal would mean Senegal finish with 5 points, Algeria 4 points, and because of the head-to-head rule Bafana would not qualify.

If Algeria beat Senegal, Bafana still have to score three clear goals  LESS  whatever goals Algeria score against Senegal, to finish second.