South Africa vs Zambia 2025 International Friendly
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3 - 1
3 - 1
Introduction
South Africa are hosting Zambia
at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the International Friendly.
Match Commentary
- 6': Kabaso Chongo (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': 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.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, South Africa 1, Zambia 0.
- 45': Substitution, South Africa. Mohau Nkota replaces Oswin Appollis.
- 45': Substitution, Zambia. David Simukonda replaces Gift Siame.
- 45': Substitution, South Africa. Sipho Chaine replaces Ronwen Williams.
- 45': Substitution, South Africa. Thalente Mbatha replaces Teboho Mokoena.
- 45': Substitution, South Africa. Khulumani Ndamane replaces Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
- 60': Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': 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.
- 65': Substitution, South Africa. Evidence Makgopa replaces Lyle Foster.
- 68': 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.
- 69': Substitution, Zambia. David Hamansenya replaces Obino Chisala.
- 69': Substitution, Zambia. Joseph Sabobo replaces Lubambo Musonda.
- 70': Substitution, Zambia. Frankie Musonda replaces Given Kalusa.
- 76': Substitution, South Africa. Thabang Matuludi replaces Khuliso Mudau.
- 79': Substitution, Zambia. Kennedy Musonda replaces Miguel Chaiwa.
- 83': Substitution, Zambia. Jack Lahne replaces Patson Daka.
- 90'+2': 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'+4': Second Half ends, South Africa 3, Zambia 1.
Game Information
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Location: Gqeberha, South Africa
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Location: Gqeberha, South Africa
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 14 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sibisi  |
| 18 | Samukelo Kabini |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 17 | Sipho Mbule |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 13 | Yaya Sithole |
| 9 | Lyle Foster |
| 7 | Oswin Appollis |
| 8 | Tshepang Moremi |
Zambia (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Toaster Nsabata (GK) |
| 14 | Kabaso Chongo |
| 6 | Benson Sakala |
| 5 | Miguel Chaiwa |
| 3 | Obino Chisala |
| 13 | Gift Mphande |
| 24 | Given Kalusa |
| 23 | Gift Siame |
| 10 | Fashion Sakala |
| 8 | Lubambo Musonda |
| 25 | Patson Daka |
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