South Africa 3-1 Zambia · International Friendly Games
South Africa beat Zambia 3-1 in the International Friendly Games. Full match statistics, the goal timeline and both lineups are below.
Match report
South Africa and Zambia met in the International Friendly Games at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
Goalscorers
South Africa: O. Appollis 43'; M. Nkota 62'; S. Sithole 68'. Zambia: J. Sabobo 90'.
How the match went
South Africa saw more of the ball, 67% of it. South Africa had 14 shots with 6 on target, Zambia 5 with 1 on target. There were 8 corners in total, 1 to South Africa and 7 to Zambia. The referee showed 2 yellow cards (1 for South Africa, 1 for Zambia).
Line-ups
South Africa started in a 4-2-3-1: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukelo Kabini, Yaya Sithole, Teboho Mokoena, Tshepang Moremi, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster.
Zambia started in a 4-1-4-1: Toaster Nsabata, Gift Prosper Mphande, Benson Sakala, Kabaso Chongo, Obino Chisala, Miguel Changa Chaiwa, Lubambo Musonda, Gift Siame, Given Kalusa, Fashion Sakala, Patson Daka.
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