How many passes South Africa make, and who makes most.
Updated 30 September 2026, after the last game
South Africa make 507.2 passes per game in 2026, the 5th most of the 24 national teams on their 2026 record and above the average of 421.5, across 10 games, while Morocco make the most with 553.3.
Ime Okon has made the most passes for South Africa in 2026, 594 in nine appearances, 66.00 a game, ahead of Yaya Sithole with 406 and Teboho Mokoena with 385, across all competitions.
South Africa make more passes at home, 511.8 a game in their last 10 home games against 403.9 in their last 10 away.
South Africa made 668 passes at home to Nicaragua on 29 May, their most in a game in 2026, against an average of 414.1 across their 11 games, and their fewest was none away at Jamaica on 6 June.
| Player | Apps | Passes | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ime Okon | 8 | 530 | 66.25 |
| Yaya Sithole | 7 | 363 | 51.86 |
| Ronwen Williams | 7 | 335 | 47.86 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 5 | 310 | 62.00 |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 5 | 254 | 50.80 |
| Olwethu Makhanya | 3 | 227 | 75.67 |
| Oswin Appollis | 8 | 208 | 26.00 |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 7 | 206 | 29.43 |
| Khuliso Mudau | 5 | 200 | 40.00 |
| Aubrey Modiba | 6 | 189 | 31.50 |
| Thalente Mbatha | 6 | 149 | 24.83 |
| Thapelo Maseko | 7 | 124 | 17.71 |
| Jayden Adams | 5 | 112 | 22.40 |
| K. Sebelebele | 4 | 103 | 25.75 |
| Samukelo Kabini | 3 | 97 | 32.33 |
| Brooklyn Poggenpoel | 1 | 85 | 85.00 |
| Thabang Matuludi | 1 | 74 | 74.00 |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | 2 | 71 | 35.50 |
| Themba Zwane | 4 | 61 | 15.25 |
| Iqraam Rayners | 7 | 48 | 6.86 |
| Evidence Makgopa | 5 | 41 | 8.20 |
| Tshepang Moremi | 4 | 36 | 9.00 |
| Bradley Cross | 1 | 24 | 24.00 |
| Lebone Seema | 1 | 18 | 18.00 |
| Lyle Foster | 3 | 18 | 6.00 |
| Bathusi Aubaas | 2 | 13 | 6.50 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 1 | 12 | 12.00 |
| Luther Singh | 2 | 12 | 6.00 |
| Ricardo Goss | 1 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Sipho Chaine | 1 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Y. Mbuthuma | 1 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Cassius Mailula | 1 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Renaldo Leaner | 1 | 7 | 7.00 |
| Thapelo Morena | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Player | Apps | Passes | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ime Okon | 9 | 594 | 66.00 |
| Yaya Sithole | 8 | 406 | 50.75 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 6 | 385 | 64.17 |
| Ronwen Williams | 8 | 352 | 44.00 |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 5 | 254 | 50.80 |
| Khuliso Mudau | 6 | 251 | 41.83 |
| Oswin Appollis | 9 | 247 | 27.44 |
| Aubrey Modiba | 7 | 245 | 35.00 |
| Olwethu Makhanya | 3 | 227 | 75.67 |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 8 | 225 | 28.13 |
| Thalente Mbatha | 7 | 168 | 24.00 |
| Jayden Adams | 6 | 149 | 24.83 |
| Thapelo Maseko | 7 | 124 | 17.71 |
| Samukelo Kabini | 4 | 105 | 26.25 |
| K. Sebelebele | 4 | 103 | 25.75 |
| Themba Zwane | 5 | 91 | 18.20 |
| Brooklyn Poggenpoel | 1 | 85 | 85.00 |
| Thabang Matuludi | 2 | 79 | 39.50 |
| Khulumani Ndamane | 1 | 77 | 77.00 |
| Tshepang Moremi | 5 | 73 | 14.60 |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | 2 | 71 | 35.50 |
| Iqraam Rayners | 7 | 48 | 6.86 |
| Evidence Makgopa | 6 | 46 | 7.67 |
| Lyle Foster | 4 | 26 | 6.50 |
| Bradley Cross | 1 | 24 | 24.00 |
| Lebone Seema | 1 | 18 | 18.00 |
| Bathusi Aubaas | 2 | 13 | 6.50 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 1 | 12 | 12.00 |
| Luther Singh | 2 | 12 | 6.00 |
| Ricardo Goss | 1 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Sipho Chaine | 1 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Y. Mbuthuma | 1 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Cassius Mailula | 1 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Renaldo Leaner | 1 | 7 | 7.00 |
| Thapelo Morena | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | South Africa | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | Eritrea (A) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 0-5 | 662 | 188 | 850 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Guinea (H) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2-1 | 432 | 341 | 773 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Canada (H) | World Cup | 0-1 | 550 | 381 | 931 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | South Korea (H) | World Cup | 1-0 | 338 | 667 | 1005 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Czech Republic (A) | World Cup | 1-1 | 563 | 339 | 902 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Mexico (A) | World Cup | 2-0 | 334 | 520 | 854 |
| 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 | 668 | 105 | 773 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Panama (H) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 418 | 336 | 754 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | South Africa | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | Eritrea (A) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 0-5 | 662 | 188 | 850 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Guinea (H) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2-1 | 432 | 341 | 773 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Canada (H) | World Cup | 0-1 | 550 | 381 | 931 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | South Korea (H) | World Cup | 1-0 | 338 | 667 | 1005 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Czech Republic (A) | World Cup | 1-1 | 563 | 339 | 902 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Mexico (A) | World Cup | 2-0 | 334 | 520 | 854 |
| 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 | 668 | 105 | 773 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Panama (H) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 418 | 336 | 754 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Panama (H) | Friendly International | 1-1 | 590 | 332 | 922 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa passes | Over 425.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| South Africa passes | Over 450.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| South Africa passes | Over 475.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| South Africa passes | Over 500.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| South Africa passes | Over 525.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Opponent passes | Over 425.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Opponent passes | Over 450.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Opponent passes | Over 475.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Opponent passes | Over 500.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Opponent passes | Over 525.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |
| Total passes | Over 825.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Total passes | Over 850.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total passes | Over 875.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Total passes | Over 900.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Total passes | Over 925.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |