Match Summary
South Africa defeated Angola 2:1. The match was played in Africa Cup of Nations 2025. Goals were scored by O. Appollis 21′, Show 35′, L. Foster 79′. 4 yellow cards were shown. South Africa had 58% possession while Angola held 42%. South Africa had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Angola. South Africa made 3 substitutions, Angola made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Tshepang Moremi 53′).
Match Events
Key match events between South Africa and Angola — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Foster
assist: Fredy
assist: T. Moremi
Match Statistics
South Africa had 58% possession against Angola's 42%. South Africa registered 10 shots (4 on target) while Angola managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 1–9. Fouls committed: 17–23.
Lineups
South Africa lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Molefi Petrus Ntseki, while Angola deployed a 4-1-4-1 under Pedro Valdemar Soares Gonçalves.
Defensive Solidity
South Africa deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Angola's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
South Africa field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Angola's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
South Africa start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Angola averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, South Africa have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Angola show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
South Africa and Angola have met 1 times — South Africa won 0, Angola won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Angola leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (0 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026