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Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha

South Africa

FIFA Internationals

Matchweek 1

Mweshitsama Negongo Naftal

Referee

Alex Lumponjani

Assistant Referee 1

Mathew Kanyanga

Assistant Referee 2

Masixole Bambiso

Fourth official

Saturday 15 Nov 2025

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha

South Africa

Zambia

South Africa4-2-3-1

Line Up

Zambia4-1-4-1

South Africa

4-2-3-1

Zambia

4-1-4-1

Head to Head

Previous 2 meetings

Won

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Head to Head

Previous 2 meetings

Won

Last 2 Meetings

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Form Guide

Last 5 matches

South Africa

Lesotho 0 - 3 South Africa

5 Sep 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Nigeria 1 - 1 South Africa

9 Sep 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Zimbabwe 0 - 0 South Africa

10 Oct 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Rwanda 3 - 0 South Africa

14 Oct 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Zambia 3 - 1 South Africa

15 Nov 2025 • FIFA Internationals

Zambia

Russia 5 - 0 Zambia

25 Mar 2025 • FIFA Internationals

Morocco 0 - 2 Zambia

8 Sep 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Tanzania 0 - 1 Zambia

8 Oct 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Niger 0 - 1 Zambia

12 Oct 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

South Africa 3 - 1 Zambia

15 Nov 2025 • FIFA Internationals

Form Guide

Last 5 matches

Squads

goalkeepers

Ronwen Williams (GK)

Renaldo Leaner (GK)

Ricardo Goss (GK)

Darren Johnson (GK)

Brandon Petersen (GK)

Sipho Chaine (GK)

defenders

Samukelo Kabini

Puso Dithejane

Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Bradley Cross

Khuliso Mudau

Monyane Thabiso

Nkosinathi Sibisi

Keegan Allan

Fawaaz Basadien

Tylon Smith

Thabo Moloisane

Vuyo Letlapa

Thapelo Morena

Khulumani Ndamane

Malibongwe Khoza

Tholo Matuludi

Fezile Gcaba

Ime Okon

Siyabonga Ngezana

midfielders

Luke Le Roux

Mthetheleli Mthiyane

Thalente Mbatha

Ndamulelo Maphangule

Aubrey Modiba

Sphephelo Sithole

Patrick Maswanganyi

Sipho Mbule

Mduduzi Shabalala

Themba Zwane

Masindi Nemtajela

Teboho Mokoena

Siphesihle Mkhize

Tshepang Moremi

Kamogelo Sebelebele

Sphesihle Maduna

Keletso Makgalwa

Bathusi Aubaas

forwards

Mihlali Mayambela

Oswin Appollis

Iqraam Rayners

Evidence Makgopa

Ashley Cupido

Bongokuhle Hlongwane

Shandre Campbell

Relebohile Mofokeng

Elias Mokwana

Lyle Foster

Mohau Nkota

goalkeepers

Charles Kalumba (GK)

Lawrence Mulenga (GK)

Francis Mwansa (GK)

Toaster Nsabata (GK)

Mangani Banda (GK)

Christo Chitambala (GK)

Willard Mwanza (GK)

defenders

Happy Nsiku

Mathews Banda

Gift Mphand

Frankie Musonda

Frank Chileshe

Stoppila Sunzu

David Hamansenya

Andrew Phiri

Dominic Chanda

Hedson Paina

Lubambo Musonda

Kabaso Chongo

Jadel Katongo

Ronald Chileshe

Jonathan Kaliminia

Owen Mwamba

forwards

Jack Lahne

Tinklar Sinkala

Kingstone Mutandwa

Kennedy Musonda

Patson Daka

Albert Kangwanda

Junior Fashion Sakala

Abel Nyirongo

Rickson Ng'ambi

Eliya Mandanji

Pascal Phiri

Frederick Mulambia

Commentary

90’ + 4

end-2

Second Half ends, South Africa 3, Zambia 1.

90’ + 2

Goal !

Goal! South Africa 3, Zambia 1. Joseph Sabobo (Zambia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a fast break.

90’ + 1

free-kick-won

Mohau Nkota (South Africa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

90’ + 1

free-kick-lost

Foul by Kabaso Chongo (Zambia).

90’

added-time

Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.

89’

free-kick-lost

Handball by Sipho Mbule (South Africa).

86’

corner

Khulumani Ndamane

Jersey Number 3

Corner, Zambia. Conceded by Khulumani Ndamane.

86’

corner

Corner, Zambia. Conceded by Nkosinathi Sibisi.

84’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Tshepang Moremi (South Africa).

84’

free-kick-won

Joseph Sabobo (Zambia) wins a free kick on the right wing.

83’

substitution

IN: Jack Lahne

Jersey Number 17

OUT: Patson Daka

Substitution, Zambia. Jack Lahne replaces Patson Daka.

82’

free-kick-won

Yaya Sithole (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

82’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Joseph Sabobo (Zambia).

81’

free-kick-lost

OUT: Miguel Changa Chaiwa

Handball by Tshepang Moremi (South Africa).

79’

substitution

IN: Kennedy Musonda

Jersey Number 9

Substitution, Zambia. Kennedy Musonda replaces Miguel Chaiwa.

79’

free-kick-won

Tholo Matuludi

Thabang Matuludi (South Africa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

79’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Fashion Sakala (Zambia).

78’

attempt-blocked

Tholo Matuludi

Attempt blocked. Thabang Matuludi (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

78’

attempt-saved

Attempt saved. Mohau Nkota (South Africa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Toaster Nsabata (Zambia). Assisted by Sipho Mbule.

76’

substitution

IN: Tholo Matuludi

OUT: Khuliso Mudau

Substitution, South Africa. Thabang Matuludi replaces Khuliso Mudau.

76’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Sipho Mbule (South Africa).

76’

free-kick-won

Miguel Changa Chaiwa

Miguel Chaiwa (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

75’

miss

Thalente Mbatha

Jersey Number 5

Attempt missed. Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tshepang Moremi.

74’

miss

Attempt missed. Joseph Sabobo (Zambia) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kabaso Chongo.

73’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Yaya Sithole (South Africa).

73’

free-kick-won

Miguel Changa Chaiwa

Miguel Chaiwa (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

71’

miss

Attempt missed. Fashion Sakala (Zambia) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right.

70’

free-kick-won

Samukelo Kabini (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

70’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Joseph Sabobo (Zambia).

70’

substitution

IN: Frankie Musonda

Jersey Number 4

OUT: Given Kalusa

Substitution, Zambia. Frankie Musonda replaces Given Kalusa.

69’

substitution

IN: Joseph Sabobo Banda

OUT: Lubambo Musonda

Substitution, Zambia. Joseph Sabobo replaces Lubambo Musonda.

69’

substitution

IN: David Hamansenya

Jersey Number 3 • Defender

OUT: Obino Chisala

Substitution, Zambia. David Hamansenya replaces Obino Chisala.

68’

Goal !

Assist: Mohau Nkota

Goal! South Africa 3, Zambia 0. Yaya Sithole (South Africa) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mohau Nkota with a cross following a corner.

67’

corner

Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Benson Sakala.

65’

substitution

IN: Evidence Makgopa

Jersey Number 21

OUT: Lyle Foster

Substitution, South Africa. Evidence Makgopa replaces Lyle Foster.

64’

free-kick-won

Yaya Sithole (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

64’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Given Kalusa (Zambia).

62’

Goal !

Assist: Sipho Mbule

Goal! South Africa 2, Zambia 0. Mohau Nkota (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Sipho Mbule following a fast break.

61’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Samukelo Kabini (South Africa).

61’

free-kick-won

Benson Sakala (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

60’

attempt-blocked

Attempt blocked. Mohau Nkota (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sipho Mbule.

60’

yellow-card

Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

59’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa).

59’

free-kick-won

Miguel Changa Chaiwa

Miguel Chaiwa (Zambia) wins a free kick on the left wing.

59’

end-delay

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

58’

start-delay

Delay in match because of an injury Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa).

58’

free-kick-won

Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

58’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Kabaso Chongo (Zambia).

57’

corner

Corner, Zambia. Conceded by Nkosinathi Sibisi.

54’

free-kick-won

Jersey Number 13 • Defender

Lyle Foster (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

54’

free-kick-lost

Gift Mphand

Foul by Gift Mphande (Zambia).

53’

corner

Corner, Zambia. Conceded by Samukelo Kabini.

52’

miss

Patson Daka

Attempt missed. Fashion Sakala (Zambia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Patson Daka with a headed pass.

50’

free-kick-won

Sipho Mbule (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

50’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Lubambo Musonda (Zambia).

49’

corner

Corner, Zambia. Conceded by Khuliso Mudau.

46’

free-kick-won

Jersey Number 13 • Defender

Tshepang Moremi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

46’

free-kick-lost

Gift Mphand

Foul by Gift Mphande (Zambia).

45’

substitution

IN: Khulumani Ndamane

Jersey Number 3

OUT: Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Substitution, South Africa. Khulumani Ndamane replaces Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

45’

substitution

IN: Thalente Mbatha

Jersey Number 5

OUT: Teboho Mokoena

Jersey Number 1 • Goalkeeper

Substitution, South Africa. Thalente Mbatha replaces Teboho Mokoena.

45’

substitution

IN: Sipho Chaine

Jersey Number 16

OUT: Ronwen Williams

Substitution, South Africa. Sipho Chaine replaces Ronwen Williams.

45’

substitution

IN: Mohau Nkota

OUT: Oswin Appollis

Jersey Number 23 • Midfielder

Substitution, South Africa. Mohau Nkota replaces Oswin Appollis.

45’

start

Second Half begins South Africa 1, Zambia 0.

45’

substitution

IN: David Simukonda

Jersey Number 22

OUT: Gift Siame

Substitution, Zambia. David Simukonda replaces Gift Siame.

45’ + 4

end-1

First Half ends, South Africa 1, Zambia 0.

45’ + 3

free-kick-won

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

45’ + 3

free-kick-lost

Foul by Fashion Sakala (Zambia).

45’ + 3

free-kick-lost

Foul by Lyle Foster (South Africa).

45’ + 3

free-kick-won

Given Kalusa (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

45’ + 1

added-time

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

43’

Goal !

Assist: Sipho Mbule

Goal! South Africa 1, Zambia 0. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sipho Mbule following a fast break.

42’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Yaya Sithole (South Africa).

42’

free-kick-won

Lubambo Musonda (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

41’

attempt-blocked

Attempt blocked. Tshepang Moremi (South Africa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lyle Foster.

39’

corner

Corner, Zambia. Conceded by Lyle Foster.

38’

free-kick-lost

Jersey Number 3 • Defender

Foul by Tshepang Moremi (South Africa).

38’

free-kick-won

Obino Chisala

Obino Chisala (Zambia) wins a free kick on the left wing.

38’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Samukelo Kabini (South Africa).

38’

free-kick-won

Lubambo Musonda (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

37’

miss

Attempt missed. Tshepang Moremi (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Teboho Mokoena.

36’

end-delay

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

35’

start-delay

Delay in match because of an injury Miguel Chaiwa (Zambia).

32’

attempt-saved

Attempt saved. Sipho Mbule (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Toaster Nsabata (Zambia). Assisted by Oswin Appollis.

31’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa).

31’

free-kick-won

Given Kalusa (Zambia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

30’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Lyle Foster (South Africa).

30’

free-kick-won

Kabaso Chongo (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

28’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Yaya Sithole (South Africa).

28’

free-kick-won

Given Kalusa (Zambia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

27’

miss

Attempt missed. Lyle Foster (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Oswin Appollis.

25’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa).

25’

free-kick-won

Given Kalusa (Zambia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

22’

free-kick-won

Jersey Number 3 • Defender

Tshepang Moremi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

22’

free-kick-lost

Obino Chisala

Foul by Obino Chisala (Zambia).

20’

end-delay

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

19’

start-delay

Delay in match because of an injury Toaster Nsabata (Zambia).

18’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Samukelo Kabini (South Africa).

18’

free-kick-won

Lubambo Musonda (Zambia) wins a free kick on the right wing.

17’

miss

Attempt missed. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oswin Appollis.

15’

free-kick-won

Yaya Sithole (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

15’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Given Kalusa (Zambia).

13’

free-kick-won

Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

13’

free-kick-lost

Patson Daka

Foul by Patson Daka (Zambia).

10’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Oswin Appollis (South Africa).

10’

free-kick-won

Benson Sakala (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8’

attempt-saved

Attempt saved. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Toaster Nsabata (Zambia).

6’

yellow-card

Kabaso Chongo (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

6’

free-kick-won

Sipho Mbule (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

6’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Kabaso Chongo (Zambia).

4’

free-kick-lost

Foul by Lyle Foster (South Africa).

4’

free-kick-won

Benson Sakala (Zambia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

3’

corner

Corner, Zambia. Conceded by Khuliso Mudau.

3’

attempt-blocked

Patson Daka

Attempt blocked. Fashion Sakala (Zambia) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Patson Daka.

2’

miss

Attempt missed. Sipho Mbule (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Khuliso Mudau with a cross.

2’

free-kick-won

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

2’

free-kick-lost

Bafana outclass Zambia in Gqeberha

Foul by Fashion Sakala (Zambia).

0’

start

First Half begins.

0’

lineup

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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Match Information

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha

South Africa

FIFA Internationals

Matchweek 1

Mweshitsama Negongo Naftal

Referee

Alex Lumponjani

Assistant Referee 1

Mathew Kanyanga

Assistant Referee 2

Masixole Bambiso

Fourth official

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Zambia stretch net wide for players