Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa
Updated
South Africa won: Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group B (Round 3) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025 at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech. Zimbabwe goals: Tawanda Maswanhise 19', Aubrey Maphosa Modiba 73' (og). South Africa goals: Tshepang Moremi 7', Lyle Foster 50', Oswin Appollis 82' (pen). Expected goals: 1.30-1.52. Possession: 34-66. Player of the match: Lyle Foster (8.6).
Match report
South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2
South Africa narrowly beat Zimbabwe 3-2 away from home at Stade de Marrakech on Monday 29 December in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group B.
Tshepang Moremi put South Africa ahead on 7' (0-1), Tawanda Maswanhise levelled for Zimbabwe on 19' (1-1), Lyle Foster restored South Africa's lead on 50' (1-2), an own goal by Aubrey Maphosa Modiba levelled for Zimbabwe on 73' (2-2) and Oswin Appollis restored South Africa's lead from the penalty spot on 82' (2-3).
Zimbabwe had 34% of the ball, shots were 10-16 (3-9 on target) and expected goals finished 1.30-1.52.
Lyle Foster (South Africa) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 9,235. Referee: Mustapha Kech Chaf.
Match stats
| Zimbabwe | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 34 | 66 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 | 1.52 |
| Total shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 25 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 165 (68%) | 403 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 10 |
Lineups
Zimbabwe (3-5-2): Washington Arubi, Brendan Galloway, Gerald Takwara, Munashe Garananga, Jonah Fabisch, Bill Antonio, Marvelous Nakamba, Daniel Msendami, Divine Lunga, Prince Dube, Tawanda Maswanhise
South Africa (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Oswin Appollis, Sipho Mbule, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Tshepang Moremi (South Africa)
- 19' · Goal · Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe)
- 34' · Yellow card · Sipho Mbule (South Africa)
- 46' · Substitution · Bathusi Aubaas for Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa)
- 50' · Goal · Lyle Foster (South Africa)
- 60' · Substitution · Tawanda Chirewa for Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe)
- 60' · Substitution · Junior Zindoga for Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe)
- 60' · Substitution · Macauley Bonne for Prince Dube (Zimbabwe)
- 73' · Substitution · Evidence Makgopa for Lyle Foster (South Africa)
- 73' · Goal · Aubrey Maphosa Modiba (Zimbabwe)
- 75' · Substitution · Emmanuel Jalai for Munashe Garananga (Zimbabwe)
- 76' · Substitution · Mohau Nkota for Tshepang Moremi (South Africa)
- 81' · Yellow card · Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe)
- 82' · Goal · Oswin Appollis (South Africa)
- 86' · Substitution · Thalente Mbatha for Sipho Mbule (South Africa)
- 88' · Substitution · Tadiwanashe Chakuchichi for Jonah Fabisch (Zimbabwe)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Zimbabwe vs South Africa?
South Africa won, 2-3 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group B) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025.
When and where is Zimbabwe vs South Africa?
Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 16:00 UTC at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group B.