South Africa vs Zimbabwe 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Introduction
Match Commentary
- 1': Goal! South Africa 1, Zimbabwe 0. Iqraam Rayners (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 2': Goal! South Africa 1, Zimbabwe 1. Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marshall Munetsi.
- 45': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Daniel Msendami replaces Douglas Mapfumo.
- 45': Substitution, South Africa. Thapelo Morena replaces Elias Mokwana.
- 52': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Goal! South Africa 2, Zimbabwe 1. Thapelo Morena (South Africa) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal.
- 76': Goal! South Africa 3, Zimbabwe 1. Thapelo Morena (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oswin Appollis with a through ball following a fast break.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tymon Machope replaces Walter Musona.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Jordan Zemura replaces Andy Rinomhota.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Maswanhise replaces Tawanda Chirewa.
- 90'+3': Substitution, South Africa. Relebohile Mofokeng replaces Oswin Appollis.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, South Africa 3, Zimbabwe 1.
Game Information
Venue: Free State Toyota Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6 | South Africa | 10 | 18 | 2 |
| +7 | Nigeria | 10 | 17 | 1 |
| +1 | Benin | 10 | 17 | 3 |
| -3 | Lesotho | 10 | 12 | 4 |
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 14 | Mothobi Mvala |
| 21 | Siyabonga Ngezana |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 11 | Themba Zwane |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena  |
| 13 | Yaya Sithole |
| 5 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 7 | Oswin Appollis |
| 17 | Elias Mokwana |
Zimbabwe (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Godfrey Chitsumba (GK) |
| 4 | Munashe Garananga |
| 2 | Gerald Takwara |
| 14 | Godknows Murwira |
| 5 | Divine Lunga |
| 18 | Walter Tatenda Musona |
| 10 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 23 | Richard Hachiro |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 9 | Douglas Mapfumo |
| 20 | Tawanda Chirewa |
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