South Africa Long Balls Stats 2026
South Africa Long Balls Stats 2026
South Africa have recorded 511 long balls across 10 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 51.1 per match. R. Williams leads the squad with 115 long balls - 11.5 per game. N. Sibisi is next with 56.
South Africa Long Balls: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, South Africa are averaging 51.1 long balls per match - R. Williams leads that period with 115. Use the match-by-match table above to compare long balls game by game, with home and away filters ahead of South Africa vs Kenya on 11.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long balls do South Africa average per game?
South Africa average 51.1 long balls per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 10 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 51.1 per match.
Who leads South Africa for long balls?
R. Williams leads South Africa for long balls in 2026 with 115 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 11.5 per game. N. Sibisi is second with 56.
How do South Africa's long balls break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare South Africa's long balls totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
South Africa player long balls rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Long balls |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Ronwen Williams | goalkeeper | 7 | 129 | 18.43 | 100% |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | defender | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 100% |
| Ime Okon | defender | 8 | 43 | 5.38 | 100% |
| Teboho Mokoena | midfielder | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 100% |
| Yaya Sithole | midfielder | 7 | 26 | 3.71 | 71% |
| Olwethu Makhanya | defender | 3 | 22 | 7.33 | 100% |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | attacker | 7 | 17 | 2.43 | 71% |
| Aubrey Modiba | defender | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 83% |
| Oswin Appollis | attacker | 7 | 13 | 1.86 | 86% |
| Jayden Adams | midfielder | 4 | 12 | 3 | 100% |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | defender | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 100% |
| Khuliso Mudau | defender | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 80% |
| Thalente Mbatha | midfielder | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 80% |
| Brooklyn Poggenpoel | midfielder | 1 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Thapelo Maseko | attacker | 7 | 4 | 0.57 | 43% |
| Samukelo Kabini | defender | 3 | 4 | 1.33 | 67% |
| Renaldo Leaner | goalkeeper | 1 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Iqraam Rayners | attacker | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 40% |
| K. Sebelebele | attacker | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 33% |
| Ricardo Goss | goalkeeper | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Y. Mbuthuma | attacker | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Evidence Makgopa | attacker | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 25% |
| Lyle Foster | attacker | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Sipho Chaine | goalkeeper | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | attacker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
South Africa long balls match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team long balls |
Opposition long balls |
Match total |
Top player |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Eritrea | Away | 0-5 | 50 | | | |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea | Home | 2-1 | 61 | | | |
| 28 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Canada | Home | 0-1 | 70 | | | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | World Cup | South Korea | Home | 1-0 | 55 | | | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Czech Republic | Away | 1-1 | 57 | | | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Mexico | Away | 2-0 | 46 | | | |
| 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 | 38 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Panama | Home | 1-2 | 39 | | | |
South Africa Long balls 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 Long balls 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: long balls per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their long balls for |
Their long balls 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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