South Africa
5/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 8 available matches.
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FriendliesFriendlies 1THE MATCH CENTRESouth Africa vs Zambia match centre
Full time
3:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Oswin Appollis43′
Mohau Nkota62′
Sphephelo Sithole68′
Joseph Sabobo90+2′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
South AfricaZambia
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target1
14Total Shots5
67%Ball Possession33%
1Corner Kicks7
14Fouls5
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
0Goalkeeper Saves3
506Total passes230
449Passes accurate176
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
South Africa 0 reported
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Zambia 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.
Zambia
1/10Wins
0.6Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 8 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Zambia’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.
South Africa
10 matchesResults5 wins · 3 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored2 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
RwandaHome · 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 Cup0–0MozambiqueHome · COSAFA Cup0–1MalawiHome · African Nations Championship - Qualification2–0
Zambia
10 matchesResults1 wins · 1 draws · 8 losses
Goals scored per game0.6
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
NigerHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–1TanzaniaAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa1–0MoroccoHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–2KenyaHome · African Nations Championship0–1MoroccoAway · African Nations Championship1–3AngolaHome · African Nations Championship1–2Congo DRAway · African Nations Championship0–2BotswanaAway · COSAFA Cup3–3ComorosHome · COSAFA Cup0–1RussiaAway · Friendlies0–5
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 South Africa at home with Zambia 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, 01:48 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies · 2025/26 · all league matches
South AfricaZambia
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares South Africa at home with Zambia 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.
South Africa
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Molefi Petrus Ntseki
- 1
Ronwen WilliamsG - 20
Khuliso MudauD - 19
Nkosinathi SibisiD - 14
Mbekezeli MbokaziD - 18
Samukelo KabiniD - 13
Sphephelo SitholeM - 4
Teboho MokoenaM - 8
Tshepang MoremiM - 17
Sipho MbuleM - 7
Oswin AppollisM - 9
Lyle FosterF
Substitutes (12)
16 · Sipho Chaine
3 · Khulumani Ndamane
5 · Thalente Mbatha
10 · Mohau Nkota
21 · Evidence Makgopa
12 · Tholo Thabang Matuludi
22 · Ricardo Goss
6 · Aubrey Modiba
2 · Thabo Moloisane
15 · Bathusi Aubaas
23 · Masindi Nemtajela
11 · Keletso Makgalwa
Zambia
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1Avraham Grant
- 1
Toaster NsabataG - 13
Gift Prosper MphandeD - 6
Benson SakalaD - 14
Kabaso ChongoD - 3
Obino ChisalaD - 5
Miguel Changa ChaiwaM - 8
Lubambo MusondaM - 23
Gift SiameM - 24Given KalusaM
- 10
Fashion SakalaM - 25
Patson DakaF
Substitutes (10)
22 · David Simukonda
12 · David Hamansenya
11 · Joseph Sabobo
4 · Frankie Musonda
9 · Kennedy Musonda
17 · Jack Lahne
16 · Mangani Banda
18 · Francis Mwansa
2 · Killian Kanguluma
7 · Pascal Phiri
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
South Africa
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronwen Williams | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — |
| Khuliso Mudau | 76 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 3 |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 68 | 2 |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 39 | — |
| Samukelo Kabini | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 33 | 9 |
| Sphephelo Sithole | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 2 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 38 | — |
| Tshepang Moremi | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Sipho Mbule | 90 | 8.0 | — | 2 | 2 | 33 | 1 |
| Oswin Appollis | 45 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | — |
| Lyle Foster | 65 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 11 | — |
| Sipho Chaine | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Khulumani Ndamane | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 31 | 1 |
| Thalente Mbatha | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Mohau Nkota | 45 | 8.7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 3 |
| Evidence Makgopa | 25 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Tholo Thabang Matuludi | 14 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 11 | 1 |
| Ricardo Goss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aubrey Modiba | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thabo Moloisane | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bathusi Aubaas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Masindi Nemtajela | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Keletso Makgalwa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Zambia
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toaster Nsabata | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Gift Prosper Mphande | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 15 | 1 |
| Benson Sakala | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 36 | 2 |
| Kabaso Chongo | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 32 | — |
| Obino Chisala | 69 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 12 | 1 |
| Miguel Changa Chaiwa | 79 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 21 | 2 |
| Lubambo Musonda | 69 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Gift Siame | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 4 | 2 |
| Given Kalusa | 70 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 11 | 3 |
| Fashion Sakala | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Patson Daka | 83 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 13 | 1 |
| David Simukonda | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| David Hamansenya | 21 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Joseph Sabobo | 21 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | — |
| Frankie Musonda | 20 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Kennedy Musonda | 11 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Jack Lahne | 11 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Mangani Banda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francis Mwansa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Killian Kanguluma | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pascal Phiri | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
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