Zimbabwe
2/10Wins
0.9Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 0 wins from 2 available matches.
Inspect Zimbabwe’s results
Africa Cup of NationsGroup Stage - 3THE MATCH CENTREZimbabwe vs South Africa match centre
Full time
2:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
T. Maswanhise19′
A. Modiba73′ (og)
T. Moremi7′
L. Foster50′
O. Appollis82′ (pen)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ZimbabweSouth Africa
—Expected goals · API-Football—
3Shots on target9
10Total Shots16
34%Ball Possession66%
3Corner Kicks3
14Fouls11
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
6Goalkeeper Saves2
242Total passes487
165Passes accurate404
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Zimbabwe 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
South Africa 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
South Africa
6/10Wins
1.8Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 5 available matches.
Inspect South Africa’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Zimbabwe
10 matchesResults2 wins · 3 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game0.9
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
AngolaAway · Africa Cup of Nations1–1EgyptAway · Africa Cup of Nations1–2QatarAway · Friendlies2–1AlgeriaAway · Friendlies1–3LesothoAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–1RwandaHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–1BeninAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–1NigerAway · Friendlies1–1MozambiqueAway · COSAFA Cup3–1MauritiusAway · COSAFA Cup0–0
South Africa
10 matchesResults6 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
AngolaHome · Africa Cup of Nations2–1ZambiaHome · Friendlies3–1RwandaHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa3–0LesothoAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa3–0UgandaHome · African Nations Championship3–3NigerAway · African Nations Championship0–0GuineaHome · African Nations Championship2–1AngolaAway · COSAFA Cup0–3MozambiqueHome · Friendlies2–0MauritiusHome · COSAFA Cup0–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Zimbabwe at home with South Africa away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:38 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Africa Cup of Nations · 2025/26 · all league matches
ZimbabweSouth Africa
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Zimbabwe at home with South Africa away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Zimbabwe
Confirmed formationPending
- 22
W. ArubiG - 4
M. GaranangaD - 2
G. TakwaraD - 13
B. GallowayD - 5
D. LungaD - 18
M. NakambaM - 8
J. FabischM - 19
T. MaswanhiseM - 12
B. AntonioM - 14
D. Msendami - 7
P. DubeF
Substitutes (14)
1 · E. Chipezeze
16 · M. Mapisa
21 · G. Murwira
23 · E. Jalai
24 · I. Mauchi
25 · A. Mudimu
3 · S. Fusire
6 · P. Padera
26 · I. Wadi
27 · J. Zindoga
9 · M. Bonne
11 · W. Navaya
20 · T. Chirewa
28 · T. Chakuchichi
South Africa
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Molefi Petrus Ntseki
- 1
R. WilliamsG - 20
K. MudauD - 21
S. NgezanaD - 14
M. MbokaziD - 6
A. ModibaD - 13
S. SitholeM - 4
T. MokoenaM - 8
T. MoremiM - 17
S. MbuleM - 7
O. AppollisM - 9
L. FosterF
Substitutes (14)
2 · T. Smith
3 · K. Ndamane
10 · R. Mofokeng
11 · M. Nkota
12 · E. Mokwana
15 · B. J. Aubaas
16 · S. Chaine
5 · T. Mbatha
18 · S. Kabini
19 · N. Sibisi
22 · R. Goss
23 · E. Makgopa
24 · S. Campbell
25 · T. Matuludi
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Zimbabwe
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Arubi | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 29 | — |
| Munashe Garananga | 75 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Gerald Takwara | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 1 |
| Brendan Galloway | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 21 | 1 |
| Divine Lunga | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 29 | 4 |
| Marvelous Nakamba | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 24 | 1 |
| Jonah Fabisch | 88 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 23 | 1 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 3 |
| Bill Antonio | 59 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Daniel Msendami | 59 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 9 | — |
| Prince Dube | 60 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 12 | 1 |
| Tawanda Chirewa | 31 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Junior Zindoga | 31 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 9 | 1 |
| Macauley Bonne | 30 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 9 | — |
| Emmanuel Jalai | 15 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 4 | 1 |
| Tadiwa Chakuchichi | 11 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Elvis Chipezeze | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martín Mapisa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Godknows Murwira | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isheanasu Mauchi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alec Mudimu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Prosper Padera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sean Fusire | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Washington Navaya | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ishmael Wadi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
South Africa
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronwen Williams | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 51 | — |
| Khuliso Mudau | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 1 |
| Siyabonga Ngezana | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 59 | 3 |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 58 | — |
| Aubrey Modiba | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 43 | 1 |
| Siphephelo Sithole | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 24 | — |
| Teboho Mokoena | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 66 | 3 |
| Tshepang Moremi | 76 | 6.9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Sipho Mbule | 86 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 3 | 34 | 1 |
| Oswin Appollis | 90 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 40 | — |
| Lyle Foster | 73 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Bathusi Aubaas | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 26 | 2 |
| Evidence Makgopa | 17 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Mohau Nkota | 14 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Thalente Mbatha | 13 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Ricardo Goss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sipho Chaine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samukelo Kabini | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tylon Smith | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tholo Thabang Matuludi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khulumani Ndamane | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shandre Campbell | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elias Mokwana | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Africa Cup of Nations table
Current standings · Group B. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 |  Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 | DDL |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 1 | LDL |
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