South Africa 3-1 Zimbabwe - Result & Match Stats (CAF World Cup Qualifiers)

South Africa vs Zimbabwe - result

South Africa 3-1 Zimbabwe in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on 11 June 2024. Scorers: Thapelo Morena ×2, Iqraam Rayners for South Africa; Tawanda Chirewa for Zimbabwe. In their last 4 meetings, South Africa have won 1, Zimbabwe 0, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in South Africa vs Zimbabwe?

South Africa 3-1 Zimbabwe in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday 11 June 2024. Scorers: Thapelo Morena (2), Iqraam Rayners for South Africa; Tawanda Chirewa for Zimbabwe.

What is South Africa's recent form?

South Africa's last five results read D D D D D (oldest to newest): 5 draws.

What is Zimbabwe's recent form?

Zimbabwe's last five results read D D D L L (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.

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

Across the last 4 meetings South Africa have won 1, Zimbabwe have won 0 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa on 29 December 2025 in the Africa Cup of Nations.

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 Zimbabwe?

Prince Dube leads Zimbabwe with 6 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for South Africa vs Zimbabwe?

Mohamed Maarouf Eid Mansour refereed South Africa vs Zimbabwe, averaging 23.3 fouls and 3.8 yellow cards per game this season.

South Africa vs Zimbabwe - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
29 Dec 2025	Africa Cup of Nations	Zimbabwe vs South Africa	2-3
10 Oct 2025	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Zimbabwe vs South Africa	0-0
27 Mar 2023	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	Zimbabwe vs South Africa	0-0
13 Jun 2022	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	South Africa vs Zimbabwe	0-0

South Africa 3-1 Zimbabwe: match stats

Stat	South Africa	Zimbabwe
Possession	68%	32%
Shots	26	6
Shots on target	8	3
Corners	12	2
Fouls	10	10
Yellow cards	1	0
Tackles	12	20
Passes	622	306

South Africa vs Zimbabwe goals and red cards

South Africa: I. Rayners 1', T. Morena 55', T. Morena 76'. Zimbabwe: T. Chirewa 2'.

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).

Zimbabwe season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.6	43 of 58
Goals against	1.2	30 of 58
Shots	5.8	42 of 58
Shots on target	2.4	42 of 58
Fouls	10.6	46 of 58
Tackles	16	3 of 58
Passes	175.7	7 of 58
Corners	4.9	20 of 58

Zimbabwe player leaders 2026

Goals: Knowledge Musona (1), Walter Musona (1).
Shots: Thandolwenkosi Methuseli Ngwenya (3), Walter Musona (2).