Match report

South Africa Secures 2-1 Win Over Angola in Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa
South Africa
2–1
FT
Angola
Angola
Dec 22, 2025

South Africa secured a 2-1 victory over Angola in their Africa Cup of Nations match, thanks to goals from O. Appollis and L. Foster. The match was tense, with Angola briefly equalizing through Show, but South Africa held on to win. The game featured crucial substitutions and a controversial goal cancellation that maintained South Africa's lead.

Key Facts

  • • South Africa 2–1 Angola in Africa Cup of Nations
  • • O. Appollis opened the scoring for South Africa in the 21st minute, assisted by L. Foster
  • • Show equalized for Angola in the 35th minute, assisted by Fredy
  • • L. Foster scored the winning goal for South Africa in the 79th minute, assisted by T. Moremi
  • • South Africa had two yellow cards (Aubrey Modiba, S. Sithole) and one controversial goal cancelled by VAR

Lineups

South Africa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Williams (G)
  • 20 K. Mudau (D)
  • 21 S. Ngezana (D)
  • 14 M. Mbokazi (D)
  • 6 A. Modiba (D)
  • 13 S. Sithole (M)
  • 4 T. Mokoena (M)
  • 11 M. Nkota (M)
  • 17 S. Mbule (M)
  • 7 O. Appollis (M)
  • 9 L. Foster (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 S. Chaine
  • 22 R. Goss
  • 18 S. Kabini
  • 25 T. Matuludi
  • 3 K. Ndamane
  • 19 N. Sibisi
  • 2 T. Smith
  • 15 B. J. Aubaas
  • 5 T. Mbatha
  • 8 T. Moremi
  • 24 S. Campbell
  • 23 E. Makgopa
  • 10 R. Mofokeng
  • 12 E. Mokwana

Angola

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Marques (G)
  • 4 C. Mata (D)
  • 6 K. Gaspar (D)
  • 3 J. Buatu (D)
  • 13 To Carneiro (D)
  • 23 Show (M)
  • 18 Z. Luvumbo (M)
  • 8 Maestro (M)
  • 16 Fredy (M)
  • 10 Gelson Dala (M)
  • 9 M. Nzola (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Antonio
  • 22 Neblu
  • 28 Pedro Bondo
  • 2 N. Fortuna
  • 5 D. Carmo
  • 24 M. Balburdia
  • 20 M. Keliano
  • 7 Milson
  • 25 R. Modesto
  • 15 Beni
  • 17 R. Nteka
  • 11 Papel Ary
  • 14 M. Benson
  • 27 C. Banza
  • 19 Mabululu

Timeline

  1. South Africa
    21' South Africa Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Appollis · Assist: L. Foster
  2. Angola
    32' Angola Card · Yellow Card
    Tó Carneiro

    Foul

  3. Angola
    35' Angola Goal · Normal Goal
    Show · Assist: Fredy
  4. South Africa
    41' South Africa Card · Yellow Card
    Aubrey Modiba

    Foul

  5. South Africa
    45'+3 South Africa Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sithole

    Foul

  6. South Africa
    46' South Africa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Nkota · On: T. Moremi
  7. South Africa
    53' South Africa Var · Goal cancelled
    T. Moremi
  8. Angola
    76' Angola subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gelson Dala · On: Milson
  9. Angola
    76' Angola subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Nzola · On: Mabululu
  10. South Africa
    79' South Africa Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Foster · Assist: T. Moremi
  11. South Africa
    80' South Africa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mbule · On: B. Aubaas
  12. South Africa
    80' South Africa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Appollis · On: E. Mokwana
  13. Angola
    86' Angola subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Maestro · On: Beni
  14. Angola
    86' Angola subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fredy · On: R. Nteka
  15. Angola
    88' Angola Card · Yellow Card
    R. Nteka

    Foul

  16. Angola
    90'+2 Angola subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Z. Luvumbo · On: C. Banza

Match Stats

Stat South Africa Angola
Fouls 17 23
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 458 318
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 390 255
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ O. Appollis' goal in the 21st minute set the tone for South Africa, giving them an early lead
  • ▸ L. Foster's late goal in the 79th minute secured the win for South Africa, despite Angola's brief lead