Benin vs South Africa

CAF World Cup Qualifiers - Group stage 25 Mar 2025, 16:00
Benin
Benin
0–2
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
South Africa
South Africa
🏟 Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan) 👤 D. Beida Round 6

Match report

South Africa beat Benin 2-0 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers - Group stage on 25 March 2025. The game was goalless at the break before all 2 goals arrived after half-time.

South Africa dominated possession with 64% of the ball and had 11 shots to Benin's 4.

The match was played at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan), with D. Beida in charge.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 36% - 64% Shots 4 - 11 On target 1 - 4 Corners 0 - 6 Fouls 9 - 13 Yellow cards 2
8
Player of the match
Lyle Foster
South Africa · 1 goal
8 Khuliso Mudau captained the side
8 Fawaaz Basadien 1 assist
8 Thapelo Morena captained the side
7 Jayden Adams 1 goal
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 2–6 2–5
Shots On Goal 1–2 0–2
Ball Possession 35–65 —
Corners 0–5 0–1
Attacks 27–50 37–32
Match statistics
0 Corners 6
5 Substitution 3
64 Attacks 82
19 Dangerous Attacks 34
1 On Target 5
3 Off Target 7
4 Shots Total 11
1 Shots On Goal 4
3 Shots Off Goal 3
0 Shots Blocked 4
2 Shots Inside Box 7
2 Shots Outside Box 4
9 Fouls 13
0 Corners 6
3 Offsides 2
36% Ball Possession 64%
2 Yellow Cards 0
2 Saves 1
293 Passes Total 520
234 Passes Accurate 452
Line-ups 4-2-3-1  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Benin · 4-2-3-1
1 M. Dandjinou
11 R. Moumini 5 Y. Roche 13 M. Tijani 3 T. Ouorou
15 S. D'Almeida 8 H. Imourane
18 J. Olaitan 19 D. Dodo 17 A. Hountondji
9 S. Mounié
South Africa · 4-2-3-1
1 R. Williams
20 K. Mudau 21 S. Ngezana 19 N. Sibisi 3 F. Basadien
5 T. Mbatha 15 B. Aubaas
23 T. Morena 10 P. Tau 11 R. Mofokeng
9 L. Foster
Benin
Coach
G. Rohr
Substitutes
  • 16 Saturnin Allagbe
  • 23 Adebiyi Marcel Serge Obassa
  • 12 David Kiki
  • 4 Moise Adilehou
  • 2 Brandon Agounon
  • 21 Steve Traoré
  • 14 Mariano Ahouangbo
  • 6 Gislain Ahoudo
  • 22 Samadou Attidjikou
  • 20 Jodel Dossou
  • 7 Matteo Ahlinvi
  • 10 Candas Fiogbe
South Africa
Coach
H. Broos
Substitutes
  • 22 Ricardo Goss
  • 16 Chaine Sipho
  • 6 Vuyo Letlapa
  • 18 Grant Kekana
  • 14 Thabo Moloisane
  • 2 Nyiko Mobbie
  • 17 Elias Mokwana
  • 7 Oswin Appollis
  • 12 Ndamulelo Maphangule
  • 8 Jayden Adams
  • 13 Iqraam Rayners
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ J. Dossou ↓ A. Hountondji Benin
  • 68' ↑ O. Appollis ↓ R. Mofokeng South Africa
  • 74' ↑ D. Kiki ↓ Y. Roche Benin
  • 75' ↑ S. Traoré ↓ S. DAlmeida Benin
  • 76' ↑ J. Adams ↓ P. Tau South Africa
  • 85' ↑ B. Agounon ↓ R. Moumini Benin
  • 86' ↑ C. Fiogbe ↓ S. Mounié Benin
  • 90' ↑ I. Rayners ↓ L. Foster South Africa
Cards
  • 89' M. Tijani Benin
  • 90+4' D. Dodo Benin
Head-to-head
Benin 0 0 draws 2 South Africa
2025-03-25 Benin vs South Africa 0 - 2
2023-11-18 South Africa vs Benin 2 - 1
Recent form
Benin W D L W W
South Africa D W L D D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Benin vs South Africa?
Benin lost 0-2 against South Africa on 25 March 2025.
Who won Benin vs South Africa?
South Africa won the match 2-0.
Where was Benin vs South Africa played?
The match was played at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan).
Who had more possession in Benin vs South Africa?
South Africa had 64% of possession, compared to 36% for the other side.