South Africa Interceptions Stats 2026
South Africa Interceptions Stats 2026
South Africa have recorded 49 interceptions across 10 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 4.9 per match. N. Sibisi leads the squad with 5 interceptions - 2.5 per game. Y. Sithole is next with 5.
South Africa Interceptions: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, South Africa are averaging 4.9 interceptions per match - N. Sibisi leads that period with 5. Use the match-by-match table above to compare interceptions game by game, with home and away filters ahead of South Africa vs Kenya on 11.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many interceptions do South Africa average per game?
South Africa average 4.9 interceptions per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 10 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 4.9 per match.
Who leads South Africa for interceptions?
N. Sibisi leads South Africa for interceptions in 2026 with 5 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 2.5 per game. Y. Sithole is second with 5.
How do South Africa's interceptions break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare South Africa's interceptions totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
South Africa player interceptions rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Interceptions |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Khuliso Mudau | defender | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 80% |
| Ime Okon | defender | 8 | 10 | 1.25 | 75% |
| Teboho Mokoena | midfielder | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 100% |
| Yaya Sithole | midfielder | 7 | 7 | 1 | 71% |
| Aubrey Modiba | defender | 6 | 6 | 1 | 50% |
| Thalente Mbatha | midfielder | 5 | 5 | 1 | 60% |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | defender | 5 | 5 | 1 | 80% |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | attacker | 7 | 4 | 0.57 | 29% |
| Oswin Appollis | attacker | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 43% |
| Samukelo Kabini | defender | 3 | 3 | 1 | 67% |
| Thapelo Maseko | attacker | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 29% |
| Tshepang Moremi | attacker | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 33% |
| K. Sebelebele | attacker | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 33% |
| Brooklyn Poggenpoel | midfielder | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Ronwen Williams | goalkeeper | 7 | 1 | 0.14 | 14% |
| Evidence Makgopa | attacker | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 25% |
| Jayden Adams | midfielder | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 25% |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | defender | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Iqraam Rayners | attacker | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Themba Zwane | midfielder | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lyle Foster | attacker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Olwethu Makhanya | defender | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ricardo Goss | goalkeeper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sipho Chaine | goalkeeper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bradley Cross | defender | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
South Africa interceptions match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team interceptions |
Opposition interceptions |
Match total |
Top player |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Eritrea | Away | 0-5 | 10 | | | |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea | Home | 2-1 | 10 | | | |
| 28 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Canada | Home | 0-1 | 16 | | | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | World Cup | South Korea | Home | 1-0 | 15 | | | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Czech Republic | Away | 1-1 | 10 | | | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Mexico | Away | 2-0 | 7 | | | |
| 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 | 0 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Panama | Home | 1-2 | 8 | | | |
South Africa interceptions 2026: last 10 games
- Interceptions for per game
- 8.89
- Interceptions against per game
- 8.78
- Match total interceptions per game
- 17.67
- Games
- 9
- League rank for match interceptions
- 13 of 24
South Africa Interceptions for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 4.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 9 | 83% | 67% | 50% | 33% | 33% |
| Away | 3 | 8.67 | 100% | 100% | 67% | 0% | 0% |
| Overall | 9 | 8.89 | 89% | 78% | 56% | 22% | 22% |
South Africa Interceptions against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 4.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 8.17 | 83% | 67% | 33% | 17% | 17% |
| Away | 3 | 10 | 100% | 100% | 67% | 33% | 33% |
| Overall | 9 | 8.78 | 89% | 78% | 44% | 22% | 22% |
South Africa Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 12.5 % |
Over 14.5 % |
Over 16.5 % |
Over 18.5 % |
Over 20.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 17.17 | 83% | 83% | 50% | 50% | 17% |
| Away | 3 | 18.67 | 100% | 100% | 67% | 33% | 33% |
| Overall | 9 | 17.67 | 89% | 89% | 56% | 44% | 22% |
South Africa Team interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions / match | 8.89 | 9 | 8.67 |
| Interceptions over 4.5 | 89% | 83% | 100% |
| Interceptions over 6.5 | 78% | 67% | 100% |
| Interceptions over 8.5 | 56% | 50% | 67% |
| Interceptions over 10.5 | 22% | 33% | 0% |
| Interceptions over 12.5 | 22% | 33% | 0% |
South Africa Interceptions against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Interceptions against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions against / match | 8.78 | 8.17 | 10 |
| Interceptions against over 4.5 | 89% | 83% | 100% |
| Interceptions against over 6.5 | 78% | 67% | 100% |
| Interceptions against over 8.5 | 44% | 33% | 67% |
| Interceptions against over 10.5 | 22% | 17% | 33% |
| Interceptions against over 12.5 | 22% | 17% | 33% |
South Africa Match interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match interceptions / match | 17.67 | 17.17 | 18.67 |
| Match interceptions over 12.5 | 89% | 83% | 100% |
| Match interceptions over 14.5 | 89% | 83% | 100% |
| Match interceptions over 16.5 | 56% | 50% | 67% |
| Match interceptions over 18.5 | 44% | 50% | 33% |
| Match interceptions over 20.5 | 22% | 17% | 33% |
South Africa interceptions match by match 2026
CAF World Cup Qualifiers interceptions table 2026: every team's interceptions per game
South Africa interceptions against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 16.5 % |
| Vs top six | 10 | 4.8 | 8.1 | 12.9 | 20% |
| Vs top half | 10 | 4.8 | 8.1 | 12.9 | 20% |
| Vs bottom half | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Vs bottom six | 0 | - | - | - | - |
South Africa interceptions per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 16.5 % |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2027 | 2 | 10 | 9.5 | 19.5 | 50% |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2025 | 6 | 6.67 | 9.17 | 15.83 | 50% |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2025 | 4 | 5 | 10.75 | 15.75 | 25% |
| Friendly International | 2025 | 3 | 11.67 | 11.33 | 23 | 100% |
| Friendly International | 2024 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 100% |
South Africa next three opponents: interceptions per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their interceptions for |
Their interceptions against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Wed 11 Nov 00:00 | Kenya (home) | 15 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Sun 15 Nov 00:00 | Kenya (away) | 15 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Wed 24 Mar 00:00 | Guinea (away) | 17.67 | 9 | 8.67 | 17 | 9 | 8 |
South Africa players with the most games of 1+ interceptions 2026
South Africa players with the most games of 2+ interceptions 2026
Kenya interceptions match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Interceptions for |
Interceptions against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 1 Oct | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea (A) | 1-0 | 8 | 9 | 17 | - |
| 26 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Eritrea (H) | 1-1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | - |
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