South Africa Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
South Africa Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
South Africa have recorded 375 ball recoveries across 10 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 37.5 per match. R. Williams leads the squad with 64 ball recoveries - 8 per game. T. Mokoena is next with 38.
South Africa Ball Recoveries: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, South Africa are averaging 37.5 ball recoveries per match - R. Williams leads that period with 64. Use the match-by-match table above to compare ball recoveries game by game, with home and away filters ahead of South Africa vs Kenya on 11.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ball recoveries do South Africa average per game?
South Africa average 37.5 ball recoveries per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 10 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 37.5 per match.
Who leads South Africa for ball recoveries?
R. Williams leads South Africa for ball recoveries in 2026 with 64 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 8 per game. T. Mokoena is second with 38.
How do South Africa's ball recoveries break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare South Africa's ball recoveries totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
South Africa player ball recoveries rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Ball recoveries |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Khuliso Mudau | defender | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 100% |
| Ronwen Williams | goalkeeper | 7 | 29 | 4.14 | 71% |
| Ime Okon | defender | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 75% |
| Yaya Sithole | midfielder | 7 | 23 | 3.29 | 57% |
| Aubrey Modiba | defender | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 83% |
| Teboho Mokoena | midfielder | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 80% |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | defender | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 100% |
| Oswin Appollis | attacker | 7 | 13 | 1.86 | 57% |
| Thapelo Maseko | attacker | 7 | 12 | 1.71 | 57% |
| Thalente Mbatha | midfielder | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 100% |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | attacker | 7 | 9 | 1.29 | 57% |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | defender | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 100% |
| Jayden Adams | midfielder | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 100% |
| Tshepang Moremi | attacker | 3 | 6 | 2 | 100% |
| Evidence Makgopa | attacker | 4 | 5 | 1.25 | 75% |
| Themba Zwane | midfielder | 3 | 5 | 1.67 | 100% |
| Olwethu Makhanya | defender | 3 | 4 | 1.33 | 33% |
| Ricardo Goss | goalkeeper | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Sipho Chaine | goalkeeper | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Iqraam Rayners | attacker | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 20% |
| K. Sebelebele | attacker | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Samukelo Kabini | defender | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | attacker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Thabang Matuludi | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Lyle Foster | attacker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
South Africa ball recoveries match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team ball recoveries |
Opposition ball recoveries |
Match total |
Top player |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Eritrea | Away | 0-5 | 0 | | | |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea | Home | 2-1 | 0 | | | |
| 28 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Canada | Home | 0-1 | 47 | | | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | World Cup | South Korea | Home | 1-0 | 48 | | | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Czech Republic | Away | 1-1 | 45 | | | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Mexico | Away | 2-0 | 44 | | | |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Jamaica | Away | 1-1 | 0 | | | |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Jamaica | Away | 0-1 | 0 | | | |
| 29 May 2026 | Friendly International | Nicaragua | Home | 0-0 | 37 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Panama | Home | 1-2 | 41 | | | |
South Africa Ball recoveries for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
South Africa Ball recoveries against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
South Africa Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
South Africa next three opponents: ball recoveries per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their ball recoveries for |
Their ball recoveries against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Wed 11 Nov 00:00 | Kenya (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sun 15 Nov 00:00 | Kenya (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wed 24 Mar 00:00 | Guinea (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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