South Africa 3-1 Zambia
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South Africa won: South Africa 3-1 Zambia in the International Friendlies on Sat, 15 Nov 2025 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha. South Africa goals: Oswin Appollis 44', Mohau Nkota 62', Sphephelo Sithole 68'. Zambia goals: Joseph Sabobo 90'+2. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Sipho Mbule (8.7).
Match report
South Africa beat Zambia 3-1
South Africa saw off Zambia 3-1 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday 15 November in the International Friendlies.
Oswin Appollis put South Africa ahead on 44' (1-0), Mohau Nkota made it 2-0 on 62', Sphephelo Sithole made it 3-0 on 68' and Joseph Sabobo pulled one back for Zambia on 90+2' (3-1).
South Africa had 67% of the ball, shots were 14-5 (6-1 on target).
Sipho Mbule (South Africa) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 12,000.
Match stats
| South Africa | Zambia | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Total shots | 14 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 17 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 449 (89%) | 176 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 7 |
| Total shots | 14 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 4 |
| Shots outside box | 9 | 1 |
Lineups
South Africa (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukelo Kabini, Sphephelo Sithole, Teboho Mokoena, Tshepang Moremi, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster
Zambia (4-1-4-1): Toaster Nsabata, Gift Mphande, Benson Sakala, Kabaso Chongo, Obino Chisala, Miguel Chaiwa, Lubambo Musonda, Gift Siame, Given Kalusa, Fashion Sakala, Patson Daka
Key events
- 44' · Goal · Oswin Appollis (South Africa)
- 62' · Goal · Mohau Nkota (South Africa)
- 68' · Goal · Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Joseph Sabobo (Zambia)
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Questions
Who won South Africa vs Zambia?
South Africa won, 3-1 (International Friendlies) on Sat, 15 Nov 2025.
When and where is South Africa vs Zambia?
Sat, 15 Nov 2025, 13:00 UTC at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, International Friendlies.