Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa

Timeline

7'
Tshepang Moremi0-1
🅰 Lyle Foster
Tawanda Maswanhise1-1
🅰 Jonah Fabisch
19'
34'
Sipho Mbule

Game leaders

Zimbabwe

Total ShotsT. Maswanhise4
Accurate PassesD. Lunga22
SavesW. Arubi6

South Africa

Total ShotsO. Appollis4
Accurate PassesT. Mokoena57
SavesR. Williams2

Stats

ZimbabweSouth Africa

Possession

34%

66%

10Shots16

3Shots on target9

2Blocked shots2

Match info

Kick-off: Monday 29 December
Venue: Stade de Marrakech · Marrakech, Morocco
Referee: Kech Chaf Mustapha
Attendance: 9,235
Round: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage

Form

ZimbabweDLWLL

L@Lesotho1-0
L@Algeria3-1
W@Qatar2-1
L

ZimbabweSouth Africa

Possession

34%

66%

10Shots16

3Shots on target9

2Blocked shots2

3Corners

South Africa4-2-3-1

1Williams

20Mudau

21Ngezana

6Modiba

14Mbokazi

Match ends, Zimbabwe 2, South Africa 3.
90'+9'
Second Half ends, Zimbabwe 2, South Africa 3.
90'+7'
Foul by Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe).
90'+7'
Bathusi Aubaas (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5'
Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Brendan Galloway.
90'+3'
Ronwen Williams (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+3'
Foul by Gerald Takwara (Zimbabwe).
90'+3'
Corner, Zimbabwe. Conceded by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
90'+2'
Attempt blocked. Tadiwa Chakuchichi (Zimbabwe) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Marvelous Nakamba.
90'
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
90'
Attempt missed. Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
89'

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	GD	Pts
1	Egypt	3	2	1	0	:	+2	7
2	South Africa	3	2	0	1	:	+1	6

Bathusi Jurry Aubaas

↓ Sphephelo Sithole

Tawanda Chirewa

↓ Daniel Msendami

59'

Junior Zindoga

↓ Bill Antonio

59'

Macauley Bonne

↓ Prince Dube

60'

73'

Evidence Makgopa

↓ Lyle Foster

Aubrey Modiba2-2

73'

Emmanuel Jalai

↓ Munashe Garananga

75'

76'

Mohau Nkota

↓ Tshepang Moremi

Marvelous Nakamba

81'

82'

Oswin Appollis2-3

86'

Thalente Mbatha

↓ Sipho Mbule

Tadiwa Chakuchichi

↓ Jonah Fabisch

88'

165Accurate passes403

South AfricaLWWWD

D@Zimbabwe0-0
WvsRwanda3-0
WvsZambia3-1
WvsAngola2-1
L@Egypt1-0

Head to head

RSA leads series 3-0-2

10 Oct 25Zimbabwe0-0South Africa
7 Jun 25South Africa2-0Zimbabwe
11 Jun 24South Africa3-1Zimbabwe
11 Nov 21South Africa1-0Zimbabwe
3 Sept 21Zimbabwe0-0South Africa

165Accurate passes403

8⚽↓Moremi

17↓Mbule

7⚽Appollis

22Arubi

13Galloway

5Lunga

2Takwara

4↓Garananga

8↓Fabisch

18Nakamba

14↓Msendami

12↓Antonio

19⚽Maswanhise

7↓Dube

Substitutes · Zimbabwe

6Prosper Padera
16Martin Mapisa
1Elvis Chipezeze
9Macauley Bonne↑
24Isheanasu Mauchi
21Godknows Murwira
20Tawanda Chirewa↑
28Tadiwa Chakuchichi↑
26Ishmael Wadi
23Emmanuel Jalai↑
3Sean Fusire
11Washington Navaya
27Junior Zindoga↑
25Alec Mudimu

Substitutes · South Africa

22Ricardo Goss
10Relebohile Mofokeng
5Thalente Mbatha↑
3Khulumani Ndamane
24Shandre Campbell
12Elias Mokwana
23Evidence Makgopa↑
2Tylon Smith
25Thabang Matuludi
19Nkosinathi Sibisi
18

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

89'

Delay in match because of an injury Siyabonga Ngezana (South Africa).

88'

Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tadiwa Chakuchichi replaces Jonah Fabisch.

87'

Offside, Zimbabwe. Macauley Bonne is caught offside.

86'

Substitution, South Africa. Thalente Mbatha replaces Sipho Mbule.

84'

Attempt saved. Macauley Bonne (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Gerald Takwara.

82'

Goal! Zimbabwe 2, South Africa 3. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

81'

Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for handball.

80'

VAR Decision: Penalty South Africa.

79'

Penalty conceded by Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe) with a handball in the penalty area.

79'

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

79'

Attempt missed. Evidence Makgopa (South Africa) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Aubrey Modiba with a cross following a corner.

78'

Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Emmanuel Jalai.

77'

Offside, Zimbabwe. Macauley Bonne is caught offside.

77'

Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick on the right wing.

77'

Foul by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa).

76'

Substitution, South Africa. Mohau Nkota replaces Tshepang Moremi.

76'

Offside, Zimbabwe. Junior Zindoga is caught offside.

75'

Substitution, Zimbabwe. Emmanuel Jalai replaces Munashe Garan'anga.

75'

Offside, Zimbabwe. Macauley Bonne is caught offside.

73'

Own Goal by Aubrey Modiba, South Africa. Zimbabwe 2, South Africa 2.

73'

Attempt saved. Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Tawanda Chirewa with a through ball.

73'

Substitution, South Africa. Evidence Makgopa replaces Lyle Foster.

72'

Foul by Tshepang Moremi (South Africa).

72'

Divine Lunga (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

70'

Sipho Mbule (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.

70'

Foul by Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe).

68'

Attempt saved. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Washington Arubi (Zimbabwe). Assisted by Sipho Mbule.

67'

Attempt saved. Sipho Mbule (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Washington Arubi (Zimbabwe). Assisted by Oswin Appollis.

66'

Foul by Divine Lunga (Zimbabwe).

66'

Bathusi Aubaas (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

65'

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

64'

Attempt missed. Macauley Bonne (Zimbabwe) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left.

64'

Offside, South Africa. Lyle Foster is caught offside.

64'

Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Jonah Fabisch.

61'

Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick on the right wing.

61'

Foul by Aubrey Modiba (South Africa).

60'

Substitution, Zimbabwe. Macauley Bonne replaces Prince Dube.

59'

Substitution, Zimbabwe. Junior Zindoga replaces Bill Antonio.

59'

Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Chirewa replaces Daniel Msendami.

58'

Attempt saved. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Washington Arubi (Zimbabwe). Assisted by Lyle Foster.

55'

Corner, Zimbabwe. Conceded by Bathusi Aubaas.

52'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

50'

Delay in match because of an injury Lyle Foster (South Africa).

50'

Goal! Zimbabwe 1, South Africa 2. Lyle Foster (South Africa) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.

49'

Foul by Sipho Mbule (South Africa).

49'

Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

48'

Offside, Zimbabwe. Daniel Msendami is caught offside.

46'

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

46'

Foul by Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe).

45'

Substitution, South Africa. Bathusi Aubaas replaces Sphephelo Sithole.

45'

Second Half begins Zimbabwe 1, South Africa 1.

45'+3'

First Half ends, Zimbabwe 1, South Africa 1.

45'+2'

Foul by Aubrey Modiba (South Africa).

45'+2'

Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick on the right wing.

45'+1'

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

45'+1'

Foul by Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe).

45'

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

45'

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

45'

Foul by Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe).

42'

Foul by Tshepang Moremi (South Africa).

42'

Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick on the left wing.

41'

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

40'

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

40'

Foul by Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe).

40'

Attempt saved. Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Washington Arubi (Zimbabwe). Assisted by Aubrey Modiba.

39'

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

39'

Foul by Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe).

38'

Attempt missed. Siyabonga Ngezana (South Africa) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Aubrey Modiba following a set piece situation.

37'

Foul by Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe).

37'

Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

36'

Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Munashe Garan'anga.

34'

Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

34'

Foul by Lyle Foster (South Africa).

34'

Sipho Mbule (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

33'

Foul by Sipho Mbule (South Africa).

33'

Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

32'

Ronwen Williams (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

32'

Foul by Prince Dube (Zimbabwe).

32'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

31'

Delay in match because of an injury Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe).

31'

Foul by Tshepang Moremi (South Africa).

31'

Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

29'

Attempt missed. Munashe Garan'anga (Zimbabwe) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Jonah Fabisch with a cross following a set piece situation.

28'

Jonah Fabisch (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick on the left wing.

28'

Foul by Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa).

28'

Attempt missed. Munashe Garan'anga (Zimbabwe) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Prince Dube following a fast break.

26'

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

26'

Foul by Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe).

19'

Goal! Zimbabwe 1, South Africa 1. Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jonah Fabisch.

17'

Corner, Zimbabwe. Conceded by Siyabonga Ngezana.

16'

Attempt missed. Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Aubrey Modiba with a cross.

14'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

13'

Delay in match because of an injury Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe).

11'

Attempt blocked. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sipho Mbule.

10'

Tshepang Moremi (South Africa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

10'

Foul by Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe).

Goal! Zimbabwe 0, South Africa 1. Tshepang Moremi (South Africa) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Lyle Foster.

Attempt saved. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Washington Arubi (Zimbabwe). Assisted by Aubrey Modiba.

Foul by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa).

Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt blocked. Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Prince Dube.

Attempt missed. Sipho Mbule (South Africa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Khuliso Mudau.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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Timeline

Game leaders

Stats

Match info

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