Zimbabwe vs South Africa

CAF World Cup Qualifiers - Group stage 10 Oct 2025, 16:00
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
0–0
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
South Africa
South Africa
🏟 Moses Mabhida Stadium Round 9

Match report

Zimbabwe played out a goalless draw with South Africa in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers - Group stage on 10 October 2025.

South Africa dominated possession with 67% of the ball and had 23 shots to Zimbabwe's 6.

K. Musona was sent off in the 63th minute, one of 2 red cards in the game.

The match was played at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Possession 33% - 67% Shots 6 - 23 On target 3 - 4 Corners 4 - 14 Fouls 16 - 16 Red cards 2 Yellow cards 6
9
Player of the match
Sipho Mbule
South Africa · captained the side
8 Divine Lunga captained the side
8 Khuliso Mudau captained the side
8 Aubrey Modiba captained the side
8 Oswin Appollis captained the side
First half vs second half
South Africa came out stronger after half-time, with 17 second-half shots against 6 before the break.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 1–6 5–17
Shots On Goal 1–1 2–3
Ball Possession 30–70 —
Corners 2–5 2–9
Attacks 21–56 27–61
Match statistics
4 Corners 14
5 Substitution 4
48 Attacks 117
16 Dangerous Attacks 69
4 On Target 3
3 Off Target 20
33% Ball Possession 67%
6 Shots Total 23
3 Shots On Goal 4
2 Shots Off Goal 10
1 Shots Blocked 9
3 Shots Inside Box 11
3 Shots Outside Box 12
16 Fouls 16
3 Corners 14
0 Offsides 2
30% Ball Possession 70%
4 Yellow Cards 2
1 Red Cards 1
3 Saves 2
219 Passes Total 496
149 Passes Accurate 429
Line-ups 4-3-3  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Zimbabwe · 4-3-3
22 W. Arubi
4 M. Garananga 2 G. Takwara 15 T. Hadebe 5 D. Lunga
8 M. Munetsi 18 M. Nakamba 3 J. Zemura
11 K. Billiat 17 K. Musona 20 T. Chirewa
South Africa · 4-2-3-1
1 R. Williams
20 K. Mudau 19 N. Sibisi 14 M. Mbokazi 6 A. Modiba
21 S. Sithole 4 T. Mokoena
10 M. Nkota 17 S. Mbule 7 O. Appollis
9 L. Foster
Zimbabwe
Substitutes
  • 19 Tawanda Maswanhise
  • 23 Emmanuel Jalai
  • 12 Walter Musona
  • 14 Bill Antonio
  • 6 Jonah Fabisch
  • 1 Elvis Chipezeze
  • 16 Martín Mapisa
  • 13 Brendan Galloway
  • 21 Godknows Murwira
  • 9 Prince Dube
  • 7 Terrence Dzvukamanja
  • 10 Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya
South Africa
Coach
Molefi Petrus Ntseki
Substitutes
  • 23 Thapelo Morena
  • 15 Bathusi Aubaas
  • 8 Tshepang Moremi
  • 13 Evidence Makgopa
  • 16 Sipho Chaine
  • 22 Ricardo Goss
  • 3 Khulumani Ndamane
  • 12 Tholo Thabang Matuludi
  • 18 Samukelo Kabini
  • 2 Malibongwe Khoza
  • 5 Thalente Mbatha
  • 11 Mduduzi Shabalala
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ B. J. Aubaas ↓ S. Sithole South Africa
  • 46' ↑ T. Morena ↓ M. Nkota South Africa
  • 59' ↑ T. Maswanhise ↓ T. Chirewa Zimbabwe
  • 80' ↑ T. Moremi ↓ O. Appollis South Africa
  • 84' ↑ E. Makgopa ↓ A. Modiba South Africa
  • 86' ↑ E. Jalai ↓ M. Garananga Zimbabwe
  • 86' ↑ W. Musona ↓ D. Lunga Zimbabwe
  • 87' ↑ B. Antoine ↓ K. Billiat Zimbabwe
  • 89' ↑ J. Fabisch ↓ M. Nakamba Zimbabwe
Cards
  • 63' K. Musona Zimbabwe
  • 90+7' M. Mbokazi South Africa
  • 44' K. Musona Zimbabwe
  • 57' T. Chirewa Zimbabwe
  • 63' K. Musona Zimbabwe
  • 90+5' T. Maswanhise Zimbabwe
  • 90+5' M. Mbokazi South Africa
  • 90+7' M. Mbokazi South Africa
Head-to-head
Zimbabwe 0 4 draws 4 South Africa
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Recent form
Zimbabwe W L D D L
South Africa D W L D D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Zimbabwe vs South Africa?
Zimbabwe drew 0-0 against South Africa on 10 October 2025.
Who won Zimbabwe vs South Africa?
Neither — the match finished 0-0.
Where was Zimbabwe vs South Africa played?
The match was played at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Who had more possession in Zimbabwe vs South Africa?
South Africa had 67% of possession, compared to 33% for the other side.