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25/11/2026, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
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South Africa Vs Zambia

South Africa play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Tshwete (GK) , P Batakela (CB) , T Mahlobo (CB) , P Modjeka (RB) , E Sono (LB) , G Breytenbach (CDM) , C Douna (CAM) , R Majoro (RM) , P Chohan (LM) , B Mathoho (ST) , F Kabangu (ST) And the subs are: S Mokotjo (CB) , T Molewa (CB) , L Makwetla (CM) , M Matlaba (CM) , M Gcaba (ST)

Zambia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Litana (GK) , L Chikalipo (CB) , Y Namaundu (CB) , O Chigaga (RB) , U Wellman (LB) , T Chipunza (CDM) , R Syakabeya (CAM) , L Ailola (RM) , Q Nambota (LM) , R Mutanya (ST) , R Watae (ST) And the subs are: C Mapenzi (CB) , V Hakantu (CB) , X Kachaka (CM) , G Makina (CM) , K Sikabbubba (ST)

Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Zambia.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 29862.

1' - South Africa kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Gregor Breytenbach fires a shot from long range...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

13' - With a turn of pace, Raimy Syakabeya beats Chata Douna.  

14' - Raimy Syakabeya whips in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Chata Douna.  

19' - Roshaun Mutanya uses his pace to beat Thuso Mahlobo, but is illegally impeded.    The referee shows Thuso Mahlobo the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Zambia.  

20' - Razi Watae prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but opposing player Gregor Breytenbach takes possession.  

24' - Razi Watae sees a run from Tyrell Chipunza.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Tyrell Chipunza is able to take the ball.  Tyrell Chipunza fires a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

31' - Okal Chigaga passes to Lukman Chikalipo.  Lukman Chikalipo finds Yobachi Namaundu with a long ball.  Floyd Kabangu successfully tackles Yobachi Namaundu and takes the ball.  Floyd Kabangu tries to beat Tyrell Chipunza using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

32' - Floyd Kabangu sees Bongi Mathoho making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Bongi Mathoho is able to take the ball.  Bongi Mathoho tries to cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Puleng Chohan attempts to outskill Raimy Syakabeya, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for South Africa.  

35' - Razi Watae passes a long ball to Tyrell Chipunza.  Tyrell Chipunza spots a run from Lisimba Ailola.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Lisimba Ailola is able to take the ball.  Lisimba Ailola looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

37' - Andile Tshwete finds Paul Batakela with a long pass.  Paul Batakela sees a run from Chata Douna.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Chata Douna is caught offside!  

39' - Raimy Syakabeya hits a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but its over!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - Tyrell Chipunza plays the ball to Quannell Nambota.  Quannell Nambota plays the ball to Okal Chigaga.  Okal Chigaga finds Yobachi Namaundu with a short pass.  Yobachi Namaundu passes to Raimy Syakabeya.  Raimy Syakabeya finds Okal Chigaga with a long pass.  Okal Chigaga slides the ball to Razi Watae.  Razi Watae passes to Tyrell Chipunza.  Tyrell Chipunza spots a run from Lisimba Ailola.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Lisimba Ailola runs on to the ball.  Lisimba Ailola tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Lisimba Ailola scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Zambia player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

53' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lukman Chikalipo is going to be taken off.  Vul Hakantu is going to be brought on.  

57' - Thuso Mahlobo sees Reneilwe Majoro making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Reneilwe Majoro runs on to the ball.  Reneilwe Majoro looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

58' - Floyd Kabangu tries to use ball skills to beat Vul Hakantu, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for South Africa.  

60' - Bongi Mathoho will take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, finding Reneilwe Majoro.  Reneilwe Majoro gets above the defence and heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...and its in! It's a good goal from Reneilwe Majoro for South Africa!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Roshaun Mutanya is going to be taken off.  Keshawn Sikabbubba is going to be brought on.  

60' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Yobachi Namaundu is going to be taken off.  Chike Mapenzi is brought on from the bench.  

65' - Gregor Breytenbach dispossesses Okal Chigaga and takes the ball.  Gregor Breytenbach sees Bongi Mathoho making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Bongi Mathoho is able to control the ball.  Bongi Mathoho looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Davie Litana!  The linesman flags for a corner for  South Africa.  Floyd Kabangu gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

66' - Gregor Breytenbach dispossesses Raimy Syakabeya and takes possession.  South Africa try to launch a quick counter attack.  Gregor Breytenbach uses his pace to beat Raimy Syakabeya.  

66' - Gregor Breytenbach curls in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

69' - Floyd Kabangu successfully tackles Tyrell Chipunza and gains possession for his team.  Floyd Kabangu crosses the ball, and manages to find Bongi Mathoho.  Bongi Mathoho gets above the defence and heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  South Africa.  Floyd Kabangu will take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box and finds Gregor Breytenbach.  Gregor Breytenbach directs a powerful header attempting to beat Davie Litana...and Gregor Breytenbach scores!  That's a nice goal from the South Africa player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

70' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Lisimba Ailola plays the ball to Raimy Syakabeya.  Raimy Syakabeya passes the ball to Tyrell Chipunza.  Tyrell Chipunza sees a run from Keshawn Sikabbubba.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

76' - Bongi Mathoho plays a short pass to Chata Douna.  Chata Douna sees a run from Floyd Kabangu.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Floyd Kabangu is able to control the ball.  Floyd Kabangu shoots...but the shot is offtarget!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Batakela is going to be taken off.  Thabo Molewa joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Puleng Chohan will come off.  Lebogang Makwetla joins the game from the bench.  

83' - Ebi Sono finds Thuso Mahlobo with a short pass.  Thuso Mahlobo sees a run from Chata Douna.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Chata Douna runs on to the ball.  Chata Douna looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Thuso Mahlobo will come off.  Sam Mokotjo joins the game from the bench.  

90' - Raimy Syakabeya tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but it hits the upright!  Keshawn Sikabbubba gets to the ball first...Keshawn Sikabbubba looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Andile Tshwete stops the shot!  



The match has ended South Africa 2 - 1 Zambia.