South Africa vs Eritrea - Stats, Predicted Lineups & Prediction (Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications)

South Africa vs Eritrea - match details

South Africa host Eritrea on 28 March 2027 at 00:00 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications. South Africa's last five results: D W L W W (3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss). Eritrea's last five: D W W D L (2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss). In their last 1 meetings, South Africa have won 1, Eritrea 0, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does South Africa vs Eritrea kick off?

South Africa vs Eritrea kicks off at 00:00 UK time on Sunday 28 March 2027 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications.

What is South Africa's recent form?

South Africa's last five results read D W L W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Eritrea's recent form?

Eritrea's last five results read D W W D L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Eritrea?

Across the last 1 meetings South Africa have won 1, Eritrea have won 0 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Eritrea 0-5 South Africa on 30 September 2026 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications.

Who is the standout player for South Africa?

Oswin Appollis leads South Africa with 12 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Eritrea?

Ali Sulieman leads Eritrea with 7 shots across their last 10 games.

What are the predicted lineups for South Africa vs Eritrea?

Predicted lineups for South Africa vs Eritrea appear on the Lineups tab of this page once the team news is in, usually the day before the game.

Where can I find South Africa vs Eritrea predictions?

Statz AI projects goals, shots, fouls, cards and more for every player and both teams in the Projections tab, and the Bets tab prices the best bet builder picks against bet365.

South Africa vs Eritrea - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
30 Sep 2026	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	Eritrea vs South Africa	0-5

South Africa vs Eritrea fouls committed: last 10 games

#	South Africa	Fouls committed	Eritrea	Fouls committed
1	T. Mbatha	5	A. Sulieman	3
2	A. Modiba	5	V. Fors	2
3	K. Sebelebele	4	J. Idris	2
4	T. Mokoena	4	N. Embaye	1
5	K. Mudau	4	Y. Sebhatu	1

South Africa vs Eritrea shots: last 10 games

#	South Africa	Shots	Eritrea	Shots
1	O. Appollis	12	A. Sulieman	7
2	I. Rayners	9
3	T. Mokoena	8
4	T. Mbatha	6
5	A. Modiba	6

South Africa vs Eritrea shots on target: last 10 games

#	South Africa	Shots on target	Eritrea	Shots on target
1	O. Appollis	6	A. Sulieman	3
2	T. Mokoena	3
3	E. Makgopa	3
4	I. Rayners	3
5	A. Modiba	2

South Africa vs Eritrea goals: last 10 games

#	South Africa	Goals	Eritrea	Goals
1	T. Mokoena	1	N. Netabay	1
2	I. Rayners	1
3	L. Singh	1

South Africa vs Eritrea yellow cards: last 10 games

#	South Africa	Yellow cards	Eritrea	Yellow cards
1	T. Mokoena	2	V. Fors	1
2	N. Sibisi	1
3	T. Mbatha	1
4	A. Modiba	1

South Africa season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	13 of 58
Goals against	0.6	10 of 58
Shots	12.4	3 of 58
Shots on target	4.4	13 of 58
Fouls	12.1	31 of 58
Tackles	13	7 of 58
Passes	517.8	1 of 58
Corners	6.4	2 of 58

South Africa player leaders 2026

Goals: Oswin Appollis (3), Thapelo Morena (2), Iqraam Rayners (2).
Assists: Oswin Appollis (7), Themba Zwane (1), Aubrey Modiba (1).
Shots: Oswin Appollis (26), Teboho Mokoena (21), Iqraam Rayners (16).
Fouls: Teboho Mokoena (17), Khuliso Mudau (14), Thalente Mbatha (10).

Eritrea season stats 2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.3	22 of 54
Goals against	1.8	39 of 54
Shots	8	41 of 54
Shots on target	4.5	13 of 54
Fouls	11	40 of 54
Tackles	15.5	25 of 54
Passes	292	38 of 54
Corners	3.8	33 of 54

Eritrea player leaders 2027

Assists: Ali Sulieman (1).
Shots: Ali Sulieman (7).
Fouls: Ali Sulieman (3), Victor Fors (2), Jonas Idris (2).