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South Africa
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48
Highest rank: 16(Aug 28, 1996)
Stadium
FNB Stadium (Soccer City)Johannesburg, GA
94,736Capacity
1989Opened
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South Africa is the men's national football team, currently ranked #48 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Johannesburg, GA, playing their home matches at FNB Stadium (Soccer City). Follow South Africa on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Teboho Mokoena leads South Africa's scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Iqraam Rayners has contributed 2, while Lyle Foster has added 2.
South Africa have been in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 9 goals and conceded 2 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.4 goals per game. In the World Cup Grp. A, they faced a 1-0 win against South Korea. In the World Cup, they faced a 0-1 loss to Canada. In the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D, they faced a 2-1 win against Guinea, and a 5-0 win against Eritrea. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-0 win against Egypt.
Recent results for South Africa:
- June 25, 2026: World Cup Grp. A - 1-0 win vs South Korea
- June 28, 2026: World Cup - 0-1 loss vs Canada
- September 26, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D - 2-1 win vs Guinea
- September 30, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D - 5-0 win at Eritrea
- October 4, 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win at Egypt
Upcoming fixtures for South Africa:
Looking ahead, South Africa have 2 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: Kenya (home), Kenya (away), Guinea (away), and Eritrea (home).
South Africa currently sits in 1st place in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Grp. D) with 6 points from 2 matches (2W 0D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | Guinea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Kenya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | Eritrea | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 1 |
South Africa's squad consists of 30 players. Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss (Mamelodi Sundowns FC). Defenders: Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates), Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Samukele Kabini (Molde), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers), Thabang Matuludi (Mamelodi Sundowns FC). Midfielders: Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Yaya Sithole (Tondela), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City), Shandre Campbell (Kortrijk). Forwards: Luther Singh (AEL Limassol), Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates), Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire FC), Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Union St.Gilloise), Thapelo Maseko (FC København), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns FC).
Pitso Mosimane is the current head coach of South Africa. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 38% win rate across 8 matches, averaging 1.75 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Hugo Broos managed the club for 15 seasons, recording 34 wins from 72 matches (47% win rate). Molefi Ntseki managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 4 wins from 9 matches (44% win rate). Other former coaches include Stuart Baxter, Owen Da Gama, Ephraim Mashaba, and Steve Komphela.
South Africa plays their home matches at FNB Stadium (Soccer City) in Johannesburg, GA, which has a capacity of 94,736.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of South Africa, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow South Africa to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
FIFA rank
48
Highest rank: 16(Aug 28, 1996)
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
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D
L
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Form
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Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
#
PL
W
D
L
+/-
GD
PTS
Form
Next
- Qualification next stage
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
South Africa is the men's national football team, currently ranked #48 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Johannesburg, GA, playing their home matches at FNB Stadium (Soccer City). Follow South Africa on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Teboho Mokoena leads South Africa's scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Iqraam Rayners has contributed 2, while Lyle Foster has added 2.
South Africa have been in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 9 goals and conceded 2 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.4 goals per game. In the World Cup Grp. A, they faced a 1-0 win against South Korea. In the World Cup, they faced a 0-1 loss to Canada. In the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D, they faced a 2-1 win against Guinea, and a 5-0 win against Eritrea. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-0 win against Egypt.
Recent results for South Africa:
- June 25, 2026: World Cup Grp. A - 1-0 win vs South Korea
- June 28, 2026: World Cup - 0-1 loss vs Canada
- September 26, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D - 2-1 win vs Guinea
- September 30, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D - 5-0 win at Eritrea
- October 4, 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win at Egypt
Upcoming fixtures for South Africa:
Looking ahead, South Africa have 2 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: Kenya (home), Kenya (away), Guinea (away), and Eritrea (home).
South Africa currently sits in 1st place in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Grp. D) with 6 points from 2 matches (2W 0D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | Guinea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Kenya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | Eritrea | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 1 |
South Africa's squad consists of 30 players. Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss (Mamelodi Sundowns FC). Defenders: Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates), Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Samukele Kabini (Molde), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers), Thabang Matuludi (Mamelodi Sundowns FC). Midfielders: Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Yaya Sithole (Tondela), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City), Shandre Campbell (Kortrijk). Forwards: Luther Singh (AEL Limassol), Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates), Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire FC), Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Union St.Gilloise), Thapelo Maseko (FC København), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns FC).
Pitso Mosimane is the current head coach of South Africa. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 38% win rate across 8 matches, averaging 1.75 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Hugo Broos managed the club for 15 seasons, recording 34 wins from 72 matches (47% win rate). Molefi Ntseki managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 4 wins from 9 matches (44% win rate). Other former coaches include Stuart Baxter, Owen Da Gama, Ephraim Mashaba, and Steve Komphela.
South Africa plays their home matches at FNB Stadium (Soccer City) in Johannesburg, GA, which has a capacity of 94,736.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of South Africa, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow South Africa to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
Fixtures
Fri, Nov 13
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D
South Africa
Kenya
4:00PM
KenyaTue, Nov 17
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D
KenyaSouth Africa
4:00PM
South AfricaMar 24, 2027
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D
Guinea
South Africa
5:00PM
South AfricaMar 28, 2027
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. D
South Africa
Eritrea
4:00PM
EritreaStadium
FNB Stadium (Soccer City)Johannesburg, GA
94,736Capacity
1989Opened
GrassSurface