Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa - Result & Match Stats (Africa Cup of Nations)

Zimbabwe vs South Africa - result

Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech on 29 December 2025. Scorers: Tawanda Maswanhise for Zimbabwe; Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster for South Africa. In their last 4 meetings, Zimbabwe have won 0, South Africa 1, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Zimbabwe vs South Africa?

Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday 29 December 2025 at Stade de Marrakech. Scorers: Tawanda Maswanhise for Zimbabwe; Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster for South Africa.

Where was Zimbabwe vs South Africa played?

Zimbabwe vs South Africa was played at Stade de Marrakech in Marrakech, the home ground of Zimbabwe.

What is Zimbabwe's recent form?

Zimbabwe's last five results read L L W L D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is South Africa's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 4 meetings Zimbabwe have won 0, South Africa have won 1 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa on 10 October 2025 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.

Who is the standout player for Zimbabwe?

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

Who is the standout player for South Africa?

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

Who is the referee for Zimbabwe vs South Africa?

Jalal Jayed refereed Zimbabwe vs South Africa, averaging 28.8 fouls and 2.4 yellow cards per game this season.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
10 Oct 2025	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Zimbabwe vs South Africa	0-0
11 Jun 2024	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	South Africa vs Zimbabwe	3-1
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

Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa: match stats

Stat	Zimbabwe	South Africa
Possession	34%	66%
Shots	10	16
Shots on target	3	9
Corners	3	3
Fouls	14	11
Yellow cards	1	1
Tackles	14	12
Passes	244	491

Zimbabwe vs South Africa goals and red cards

Zimbabwe: T. Maswanhise 19', A. Modiba (own goal) 73'. South Africa: T. Moremi 7', L. Foster 50', O. Appollis (penalty) 82'.

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).

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).