Match Report
Defeat had not touched South Africa in 12 games. The five-game form split read 9/15 points for South Africa against 3/15 for Zambia.
8 meetings are on record — 3 won by South Africa, 4 by Zambia, 1 drawn, at 1.75 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 38% of the meetings went to the host.
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 48,459. South Africa led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
South Africa: Oswin Reagan Appollis (43'), Yaya Sithole (68'), Mohau Nkota (62') · Zambia: Joseph Sabobo (90')
Key stats
Possession: South Africa 67% · Zambia 33% · Total shots: 14-5 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 1-7