Match report
South Africa Secures 2-1 Win Over Angola in Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa
2–1
FT
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
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21' South Africa Goal · Normal GoalO. Appollis · Assist: L. Foster -
32' Angola Card · Yellow CardTó CarneiroFoul
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35' Angola Goal · Normal GoalShow · Assist: Fredy -
41' South Africa Card · Yellow CardAubrey ModibaFoul
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45'+3 South Africa Card · Yellow CardS. SitholeFoul
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46' South Africa subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Nkota · On: T. Moremi -
53' South Africa Var · Goal cancelledT. Moremi -
76' Angola subst · Substitution 1Off: Gelson Dala · On: Milson -
76' Angola subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Nzola · On: Mabululu -
79' South Africa Goal · Normal GoalL. Foster · Assist: T. Moremi -
80' South Africa subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Mbule · On: B. Aubaas -
80' South Africa subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Appollis · On: E. Mokwana -
86' Angola subst · Substitution 3Off: Maestro · On: Beni -
86' Angola subst · Substitution 4Off: Fredy · On: R. Nteka -
88' Angola Card · Yellow CardR. NtekaFoul
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90'+2 Angola subst · Substitution 5Off: 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