South Africa 1-2 Panama

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Panama won: South Africa 1-2 Panama in the International Friendlies on Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at DHL Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, WC. South Africa goals: Mbekezeli Mbokazi 64'. Panama goals: José Córdoba 58', Jiovany Ramos 76'. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: José Córdoba (8.1).

Match report

Panama beat South Africa 2-1

Panama edged South Africa 2-1 away from home at DHL Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday 31 March in the International Friendlies.

José Córdoba put Panama ahead on 58' (0-1), Mbekezeli Mbokazi levelled for South Africa on 64' (1-1) and Jiovany Ramos restored Panama's lead on 76' (1-2).

South Africa had 55% of the ball, shots were 6-8 (1-4 on target).

José Córdoba (Panama) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.

Attendance: 55,000.

Match stats

South AfricaPanama
Ball possession5545
Total shots68
Shots on target14
Touches in opposition box512
Big chances13
Big chances missed11
Accurate passes363 (87%)282 (84%)
Yellow cards34
Corners11
Total shots68
Shots off target23
Shots on target14
Blocked shots31
Hit woodwork00
Shots inside box26
Shots outside box42

Lineups

South Africa (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster

Panama (3-4-2-1): Orlando Mosquera, Carlos Harvey, Jiovany Ramos, José Córdoba, Amir Murillo, Aníbal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Jorge Gutiérrez, José Luis Rodriguez, Ismael Díaz, José Kadir

Key events

  • 58' · Goal · José Córdoba (Panama)
  • 64' · Goal · Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa)
  • 76' · Goal · Jiovany Ramos (Panama)

All-time head-to-head

South Africa vs Panama: full head-to-head record

Questions

Who won South Africa vs Panama?

Panama won, 1-2 (International Friendlies) on Tue, 31 Mar 2026.

When and where is South Africa vs Panama?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 17:30 UTC at DHL Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, WC, International Friendlies.