How many interceptions South Africa make, and who makes most.
Updated 30 September 2026, after the last game
South Africa make 8.3 interceptions per game in 2026, the 11th fewest of the 24 national teams on their 2026 record and below the average of 8.8, across 10 games, while Madagascar make the most with 14.0.
Khuliso Mudau has made the most interceptions for South Africa in 2026, 12 in six appearances, 2.00 a game, ahead of Ime Okon with 10 and Teboho Mokoena with nine, across all competitions.
South Africa make more interceptions at home, 7.0 a game in their last 10 home games against 5.6 in their last 10 away.
South Africa made 16 interceptions at home to Canada on 28 June, their most in a game in 2026, against an average of 7.4 across their 11 games, and their fewest was none away at Jamaica on 6 June.
| Player | Apps | Interceptions | Per game | Games with 1+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khuliso Mudau | 5 | 11 | 2.20 | 4 |
| Ime Okon | 8 | 10 | 1.25 | 6 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 5 | 9 | 1.80 | 5 |
| Yaya Sithole | 7 | 7 | 1.00 | 5 |
| Aubrey Modiba | 6 | 6 | 1.00 | 3 |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 5 | 5 | 1.00 | 4 |
| Thalente Mbatha | 6 | 5 | 0.83 | 3 |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 7 | 4 | 0.57 | 2 |
| Samukelo Kabini | 3 | 3 | 1.00 | 2 |
| Oswin Appollis | 8 | 3 | 0.38 | 3 |
| Brooklyn Poggenpoel | 1 | 2 | 2.00 | 1 |
| Tshepang Moremi | 4 | 2 | 0.50 | 1 |
| K. Sebelebele | 4 | 2 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Jayden Adams | 5 | 2 | 0.40 | 2 |
| Thapelo Maseko | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 2 |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | 2 | 1 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Evidence Makgopa | 5 | 1 | 0.20 | 1 |
| Ronwen Williams | 7 | 1 | 0.14 | 1 |
| Thapelo Morena | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Thabang Matuludi | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Ricardo Goss | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Sipho Chaine | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Bradley Cross | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Renaldo Leaner | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Y. Mbuthuma | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Lebone Seema | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Cassius Mailula | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Bathusi Aubaas | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Luther Singh | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Lyle Foster | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Olwethu Makhanya | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Themba Zwane | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Iqraam Rayners | 7 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Player | Apps | Interceptions | Per game | Games with 1+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khuliso Mudau | 6 | 12 | 2.00 | 5 |
| Ime Okon | 9 | 10 | 1.11 | 6 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 6 | 9 | 1.50 | 5 |
| Yaya Sithole | 8 | 7 | 0.88 | 5 |
| Aubrey Modiba | 7 | 6 | 0.86 | 3 |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 5 | 5 | 1.00 | 4 |
| Thalente Mbatha | 7 | 5 | 0.71 | 3 |
| Jayden Adams | 6 | 4 | 0.67 | 3 |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 8 | 4 | 0.50 | 2 |
| Samukelo Kabini | 4 | 3 | 0.75 | 2 |
| Oswin Appollis | 9 | 3 | 0.33 | 3 |
| Brooklyn Poggenpoel | 1 | 2 | 2.00 | 1 |
| K. Sebelebele | 4 | 2 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Tshepang Moremi | 5 | 2 | 0.40 | 1 |
| Thapelo Maseko | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 2 |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | 2 | 1 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Lyle Foster | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Themba Zwane | 5 | 1 | 0.20 | 1 |
| Evidence Makgopa | 6 | 1 | 0.17 | 1 |
| Ronwen Williams | 8 | 1 | 0.13 | 1 |
| Thapelo Morena | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Khulumani Ndamane | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Ricardo Goss | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Sipho Chaine | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Bradley Cross | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Renaldo Leaner | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Y. Mbuthuma | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Lebone Seema | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Cassius Mailula | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Bathusi Aubaas | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Luther Singh | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Thabang Matuludi | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Olwethu Makhanya | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Iqraam Rayners | 7 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | South Africa | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | Eritrea (A) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 0-5 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Guinea (H) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2-1 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Canada (H) | World Cup | 0-1 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | South Korea (H) | World Cup | 1-0 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Czech Republic (A) | World Cup | 1-1 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Mexico (A) | World Cup | 2-0 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Jamaica (A) | Friendly International | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Jamaica (A) | Friendly International | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 May 2026 | Nicaragua (H) | Friendly International | 0-0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Panama (H) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | South Africa | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | Eritrea (A) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 0-5 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Guinea (H) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2-1 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Canada (H) | World Cup | 0-1 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | South Korea (H) | World Cup | 1-0 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Czech Republic (A) | World Cup | 1-1 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Mexico (A) | World Cup | 2-0 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Jamaica (A) | Friendly International | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Jamaica (A) | Friendly International | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 May 2026 | Nicaragua (H) | Friendly International | 0-0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Panama (H) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Panama (H) | Friendly International | 1-1 | 5 | 14 | 19 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa interceptions | Over 4.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| South Africa interceptions | Over 6.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| South Africa interceptions | Over 8.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| South Africa interceptions | Over 10.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| South Africa interceptions | Over 12.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 4.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 6.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 8.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 10.5 | 0 of 10 | 0% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 12.5 | 0 of 10 | 0% |
| Total interceptions | Over 12.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Total interceptions | Over 14.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Total interceptions | Over 16.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total interceptions | Over 18.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total interceptions | Over 20.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |