Zimbabwe vs South Africa match stats & report
2–3 Full time
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Zimbabwe lost to South Africa 2–3 in the Africa Cup of Nations (Group Stage - 3) on 29 December 2025. South Africa had 66% of the ball.
Zimbabwe vs South Africa match statistics
- 34% Ball possession 66%
- 10 Total shots 16
- 3 Shots on target 9
- 5 Shots off target 5
- 2 Blocked shots 2
- 7 Shots inside the box 10
- 3 Corners 3
- 14 Fouls 11
- 5 Offsides 1
- 1 Yellow cards 1
- 242 Passes 487
- 68% Pass accuracy 83%
- 6 Goalkeeper saves 2
Goals and cards
- 7' Goal T. Moremi (assist L. Foster) South Africa
- 19' Goal Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise (assist Jonah Fabisch) Zimbabwe
- 34' Yellow card Sipho Mbule South Africa
- 50' Goal L. Foster South Africa
- 73' Own goal A. Modiba Zimbabwe
- 81' Yellow card M. Nakamba Zimbabwe
- 82' Penalty scored O. Appollis South Africa
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Zimbabwe
- 22 Washington Arubi Goalkeeper
- 4 M. Garananga Defender
- 2 Gerald Takwara Defender
- 13 B. Galloway Defender
- 5 D. Lunga Defender
- 18 M. Nakamba Midfielder
- 8 Jonah Fabisch Midfielder
- 19 Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise Midfielder
- 12 Bill Antonio Midfielder
- 14 Daniel Msendami —
- 7 P. Dube Attacker
Bench Elvis Chipezeze , Martín Mapisa , Godknows Murwira , E. Jalai , I. Mauchi , Alec Mudimu , S. Fusire , P. Padera , I. Wadi , Junior Zindoga , M. Bonne , W. Navaya , T. Chirewa , T. Chakuchichi
South Africa
Bench T. Smith , K. Ndamane , R. Mofokeng , M. Nkota , E. Mokwana , Bathusi Aubaas , S. Chaine , T. Mbatha , S. Kabini , N. Sibisi , R. Goss , E. Makgopa , Shandre Campbell , T. Matuludi
Form guide
Zimbabwe at home
1–1–2 in 4 matches
- Scored
- 1.0 per game
- Conceded
- 1.3 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 4
- Corners
- 4.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.7 per game
Based on 4 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
South Africa away
3–3–2 in 8 matches
- Scored
- 1.4 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 8
- Corners
- 5.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.0 per game
27% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Zimbabwe vs South Africa head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe v South Africa | 0–0 | |
| South Africa v Zimbabwe | 3–1 | |
| South Africa v Zimbabwe | 1–0 | |
| Zimbabwe v South Africa | 0–0 |
Only 4 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.