Bafana Bafana vs Angola Update: LIVE scores, STARTING XI

Date: 22/12/2025

Venue: Stade de Marrakech
Kick-off: 17:00 GMT (19:00 CAT)

Stay locked on Mzansi.com for live score updates, confirmed line-ups, key moments, tactical notes and post-match reaction as AFCON 2025 gets underway for Bafana Bafana.

An intriguing and potentially explosive Group B opener awaits as South Africa national football team take on Angola national football team at the Africa Cup of Nations. With pride, momentum and early qualification ambitions on the line, this clash in Marrakesh promises far more than a routine group-stage encounter.

 UPDATE | South Africa vs Angola (AFCON 2025)

🔴 LIVE  MATCH UPDATE | Bafana Bafana vs Angola

Second Half| South Africa 2–1 Angola

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South Africa 2–1 Angola (90+4’)

Scorers:

• Oswin Appollis 21’ (South Africa)

• Show 35’ (Angola)

• Lyle Foster 79’ (South Africa)

  Match ends, South Africa 2, Angola 1.

  90′ Attempt blocked. Mabululu (Angola) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Milson with a cross.

81’ 🔁 Double substitution (South Africa):

• Bathusi Aubaas replaces Sipho Mbule

• Elias Mokwana replaces Oswin Appollis

81’ Siyabonga Ngezana wins another crucial free kick in South Africa’s defensive half.
81’ Zito Luvumbo penalised for a foul as Angola push forward.

BOOM! What a response from Bafana! After seeing a goal ruled out earlier, Foster delivers when it matters most with a sensational long-range finish.

79’ GOAL! ⚽ South Africa 2–1 Angola
Lyle Foster produces a moment of brilliance — a stunning right-footed strike from outside the box into the top right corner!
Assist: Tshepang Moremi
78’ Oswin Appollis wins a free kick on the right after a foul by Tó Carneiro.
77’ Foster goes close again, blazing over from range on the counter.
76’ 🔁 Angola substitutions: Milson on for Gelson Dala; Mabululu replaces M’Bala Nzola.
75’ Corner to Angola after Aubrey Modiba concedes.

74’ Oswin Appollis concedes a foul as Angola reset from deep.
71’ Sipho Mbule wins a free kick on the left after a foul by Show.
71’ SAVE! Angola keeper Hugo Marques denies Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s header from close range after a teasing cross by Appollis.
70’ Corner to South Africa, conceded by Clinton Mata.
69’ Siyabonga Ngezana wins a defensive free kick after a foul by M’Bala Nzola.
68’ Offside against Angola as Nzola strays beyond the last defender.

Match note: Bafana enjoying a stronger spell now, creating chances from wide areas, but Angola remain disciplined at the back as the match enters the final quarter.

67’ Khuliso Mudau concedes a foul; Gelson Dala wins a free kick in the attacking half for Angola.
66’ Corner to Angola after Sphephelo Sithole concedes under pressure.
66’ Maestro’s right-footed effort from outside the box is blocked, with M’Bala Nzola involved in the build-up.
65’ Play resumes after a brief stoppage.
64’ Temporary delay as Khuliso Mudau receives treatment for an injury.
63’ Aubrey Modiba penalised; Zito Luvumbo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
61’ Teboho Mokoena’s long-range attempt is blocked as South Africa look to regain momentum.

Match note: Angola continue to force the issue through set pieces and long-range efforts, while Bafana remain resilient but are being pushed deeper in this phase of the game.

60’ Sipho Mbule wins a free kick in the attacking half after a foul by Show.
59’ Aubrey Modiba earns a free kick on the left wing; Zito Luvumbo penalised.
58’ OFF THE BAR! Mbekezeli Mbokazi smashes a left-footed effort from outside the box onto the crossbar, assisted by Teboho Mokoena.
58’ Teboho Mokoena wins a defensive free kick after a foul by Fredy.
57’ Mbokazi wins another free kick as Angola continue to press.
56’ Free kick to Angola as Siyabonga Ngezana fouls M’Bala Nzola.
55’ Nzola’s left-footed strike from range is blocked following a pass from Clinton Mata.
54’ Tó Carneiro wins a free kick for Angola; Sipho Mbule penalised.

Match note: End-to-end stuff now. South Africa go agonisingly close through Mbokazi, while Angola remain dangerous whenever they surge forward.

54’ ❌ VAR DECISION: NO GOAL — South Africa stay level at 1–1 with Angola.
51’  GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Tshepang Moremi’s finish is ruled out for offside in the build-up, with Lyle Foster judged to have come from an offside position before getting involved in the move.

50′ Attempt missed. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box.

48’ M’Bala Nzola wins a free kick in the attacking half after being fouled by Siyabonga Ngezana.
48’ Sipho Mbule earns a free kick for South Africa in the defensive half; Gelson Dala penalised.

A feisty start to the second half, with quick exchanges of fouls as both sides look to assert control early on.

An early change from Hugo Broos as Bafana look to add fresh energy down the flank at the start of the second half.

46’ 🔁 Substitution (South Africa): Tshepang Moremi comes on for Mohau Nkota.
46’ ▶️ Second half underway: South Africa 1–1 Angola as play resumes in Marrakech.

HALF-TIME ANALYSIS

Even though South Africa have enjoyed superior possession, Angola are dominating where it matters most — inside Bafana Bafana’s danger area. Angola have registered 5 shots, with 4 on target, compared to South Africa’s 3 shots and just 1 on target. The pressure is even clearer in the box, with Angola recording 12 touches in the opposition area to Bafana’s 7.

Crucially, South Africa have already needed three goalkeeper saves, underlining how much Angola have tested them, while Angola’s goalkeeper remains largely untroubled. Possession may favour Bafana, but the sharper threat belongs to Angola.

Half-time summary: An even first half ends level. South Africa struck first through Appollis, but Angola’s sustained pressure paid off via Show. Expect a tense second half with both sides still very much in it.

45+6’ HT ⏸️ Half-time: South Africa 1–1 Angola
45+5’ Lyle Foster wins a defensive free kick after being fouled by Kialonda Gaspar.
45+4’ Brief stoppage for treatment to Show (Angola).
45+3’ 🟨 Yellow card — Sphephelo Sithole is booked for a bad foul.

45+3’ Siyabonga Ngezana wins a crucial free kick in South Africa’s defensive half after a foul by M’Bala Nzola.
45+1’ Corner to Angola as Khuliso Mudau concedes under pressure.
45+1’ Sphephelo Sithole penalised; Show wins a free kick for Angola in the defensive half.

Half-time approaching: Angola finish the half on the front foot with set-piece pressure, while Bafana dig in to hold the 1–1 scoreline.

43’ Corner to Angola after Sphephelo Sithole concedes under pressure.
41’ 🟨 Yellow card — Aubrey Modiba is booked for a bad foul.

 Angola finish the half strongly, piling on set-piece pressure as Bafana look to see out the closing minutes before the break.

41’ Zito Luvumbo wins a free kick on the right wing after being fouled by Aubrey Modiba.
39’ Oswin Appollis concedes a foul as Angola look to build again.
39’ Clinton Mata earns a free kick for Angola in his defensive half.

A stop-start spell as both sides trade fouls, with Angola continuing to look dangerous down the wings.

35’ GOAL! ⚽ South Africa 1–1 Angola
Show levels the score with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box, finding the bottom-left corner. The goal comes after a set-piece, with Fredy providing the assist from a cross.

34’ Siyabonga Ngezana concedes a foul that leads to the set-piece pressure for Angola.

 Angola’s sustained pressure finally tells, punishing Bafana from a dead-ball situation as the game swings back into the balance.

34’ Free kick to Angola on the left as Gelson Dala is fouled by Siyabonga Ngezana.
32’ 🟨 Yellow card! Tó Carneiro is booked for a late challenge on Mohau Nkota.
32’ Mohau Nkota wins a defensive free kick after the foul.
30’ Zito Luvumbo’s left-footed effort from outside the box is blocked after a pass from Clinton Mata.

 Angola continue to press aggressively, but South Africa are holding firm as the first half moves past the half-hour mark.

MATCH STATS SUMMARY | South Africa vs Angola

• Possession: South Africa 56.8% | Angola 43.2%

• Shots (On Target): South Africa 3 (1) | Angola 4 (3)

• Touches in Box: South Africa 7 | Angola 9

• Goalkeeper Saves: South Africa 3 | Angola 0

• Corners: South Africa 0 | Angola 2

Tactical snapshot:
South Africa are controlling possession and passing accuracy (87.4%), but Angola are posing the greater attacking threat, especially through crosses (9) and aerial duels won (5). Bafana’s lead is being protected by strong defensive work and crucial saves in goal, with Angola committing more fouls (8) and already seeing one yellow card.

Ronwen Williams is keeping Bafana Bafana in front — producing calm, crucial saves as Angola pile on the pressure. His composure and shot-stopping have been decisive in preserving South Africa’s 1–0 lead so far.

29’ SAVE! Ronwen Williams comes up big again, holding Gelson Dala’s header from close range after a Fredy cross.
28’ Corner to Angola as Mbokazi concedes under sustained pressure.

Match note: Angola continue to threaten, but Williams’ command in goal is keeping Bafana in front.

26’ Maestro is penalised for a foul as South Africa look to slow the tempo.
25’ Teboho Mokoena wins a free kick deep in Bafana’s half after pressure from Fredy.
25’ Fredy concedes a foul as Angola push men forward.
23’ Oswin Appollis earns a defensive free kick; Clinton Mata penalised.
22’ Corner to Angola after Mbokazi concedes under pressure.

Match note: Still a long way to go, but Angola are growing into the game. South Africa remain in front thanks largely to a series of crucial early saves from Ronwen Williams.

21’ GOAL! Oswin Appollis fires Bafana ahead with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box! Assisted by Lyle Foster.

15’ SAVE! Ronwen Williams makes a sharp stop, pushing away Fredy’s left-footed effort from the left side of the box after a cross from Clinton Mata.

14’ Aubrey Modiba wins a free kick deep in South Africa’s defensive half after a foul by Zito Luvumbo.
11’ Offside! Lyle Foster is caught beyond the last defender as Bafana probe forward.
11’ Offside! Lyle Foster is flagged as South Africa push forward again.
11’ Siyabonga Ngezana wins a free kick in Bafana’s defensive half after a foul by M’Bala Nzola.
10’ Free kick to Angola as Mohau Nkota is penalised for a foul.

9’ Teboho Mokoena tries his luck from distance, firing a right-footed shot from outside the box just off target.
9’ Delay over — play resumes in Marrakech.

5’ Attempt blocked! Oswin Appollis’ right-footed strike from the centre of the box is charged down as Bafana apply early pressure.

 | KICK-OFF

The match is underway in Marrakech!
South Africa vs Angola has kicked off as both sides begin their AFCON 2025 Group B campaign.
Bafana Bafana, under Hugo Broos, get us rolling against a disciplined Angolan side led by Patrice Beaumelle.
Stay tuned for live updates, key moments and match stats as the action unfolds.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

SOUTH AFRICA STARTING XI  (4-4-2)

Coach: Hugo Broos

• GK: Ronwen Williams (c)

• DEF: Khuliso Mudau, Siyanda Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba

• MID: Oswin Appollis, Teboho Mokoena, Yaya Sithole, Mohau Nkota

• FWD: Lyle Foster, Sipho Mbule

Substitutes: Aubaas, Campbell, Chaine, Goss, Kabini, Makgopa, Matuludi, Mbatha, Mofokeng, Mokwana, Moremi, Ndamane, Sibisi, Smith

ANGOLA STATRTING XI (3-1-4-2)

Coach: Patrice Beaumelle

• GK: Hugo Marques

• DEF: Jonathan Buatu, Kialonda Gaspar, Clinton Mata

• DM: Show

• MID: Tó Carneiro, Zito Luvumbo, Maestro, Fredy (c)

• FWD: M’Bala Nzola, Gelson Dala

Substitutes: Ary Papel, Signori António, Mário Balbúrdia, Manuel Benson, Pedro Bondo, Neblú, Núrio Fortuna, Chico Banza, Manuel Keliano, Milson, David Carmo, Rui Modesto, Beni, Randy Nteka, Mabululu

So why is there such a buzz around South Africa heading into the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, a tournament opened by the hosts against unfancied Comoros?

The answer is simple: Hugo Broos.

Since taking charge just over four years ago, the Belgian veteran has overseen a remarkable turnaround in Bafana Bafana’s fortunes, guiding them to a third-place finish at the previous AFCON and restoring belief around the national team.

Now, as South Africa launch their latest campaign against Angola in Marrakech on Monday evening (7pm SA time), expectations are understandably higher. While outright favourites status may belong to hosts Morocco and reigning giants Senegal, Bafana enter the tournament as genuine dark horses — organised, confident and quietly ambitious, with every reason to believe they can challenge for the crown.

No injury concerns for either side ahead of kick-off — both squads report clean bills of health.

South Africa national football team coach Hugo Broos has urged caution, stressing that tournament openers are often unpredictable and decided by fine margins.

Broos warned against complacency, noting that Angola are well-organised and dangerous on transition.

The Angola national football team camp, however, is brimming with confidence.

Angola’s coach struck a bullish tone, insisting their AFCON mission goes beyond just South Africa.

“It’s not only about South Africa — our focus is on the whole group,” he said.

He also played down past meetings, stating that history and statistics “mean nothing” at AFCON.

Angola believe preparation and mentality will matter more than reputation on the night.

Both teams expect a tight, tactical contest as Group B action gets underway.

Kick-off approaching — stay tuned for line-ups and match action.