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South Africa vs Angola Preview
South Africa and Angola gets its 2025 African Cup of Nations campaigns underway on Monday when they meet in Group B at Stade de Marrakech.
Both teams are drawn alongside Egypt and Zimbabwe, making the opening match an important first test as each looks to build momentum in a competitive section.
Hugo Broos reaches a personal milestone by taking charge of his 50th match as South Africa head coach, leading Bafana Bafana to their 12th. CAN appearance since the first qualification in 1996.
South Africa arrive in Morocco encouraged by their performance at the 2023 finals in Ivory Coast, where they finished third after beating DR Congo on penalties in the third-place playoff, having narrowly lost to Nigeria in the semi-final.
Bafana Bafana qualified for CAN 2025 by topping their group, producing a series of composed performances built on defensive structure and tactical discipline.
In their last nine World Cup qualifiers and friendlies, South Africa have recorded six wins and three draws, with wins against Zambia and Rwanda and draws against Nigeria and Zimbabwe highlighting their consistency.
AFCON success did not follow their historic 1996 triumph, but their recent podium finish has given the players confidence in their ability to compete in the tournament again.
The head-to-head record also leans in South Africa’s favour, with nine wins in 19 meetings against Angola, including four group stage encounters in the AFCON final which produced two wins and two draws.
South Africa vs Angola team news
South Africa enter the tournament with a largely in-form squad, including captain Ronwen Williams, who is expected to start in goal.
Oswin Appollis has been declared fully fit after concerns following a recent friendly, while Broos confirmed there were no further injury concerns ahead of the Group B opener.
Veteran midfielder Themba Zwane was left out of the final squad, a decision based on selection and fitness considerations rather than injury.
Angola have summoned a strong squad of 28 players, but will be without striker Zine Salvador, who was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury at club level.
Midfielder Show has reportedly missed recent training sessions due to illness and will be assessed closer to kick-off, although no official confirmation has been given regarding his availability.
Planned line-up between South Africa and Angola
South Africa starting eleven: Williams; Mudau, Ndamane, Sibisi, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole, Mbatha; Appollis; Nkota, Foster
Angola starting eleven: Néblou; Modesto, Carmo, mais, carneiro; Show, Fred, Maestro; LUVUMBO, MABULULU, MILSON
How to watch South Africa vs Angola: TV channel, live stream online
Kick-off on Monday will be at 5:00 p.m. GMT (12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT). In the UK, live CAN 2025 coverage is on Channel 4. In the United States, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.
Online live streaming is available on a wide range of devices via Channel 4 website and the beIN Sports app and app.
South Africa vs Angola Statistics
- South Africa participates in its 12th African Cup of Nations
- South Africa finished third at CAN 2023 in Ivory Coast
- Angola participates in its 10th CAN
- Angola reached the quarter-finals of the last CAN
- South Africa has won nine of the 19 meetings between the two nations
- Angola beat South Africa 3-0 in the COSAFA Cup final in June 2025.
South Africa vs Angola Prediction
South Africa
2
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0
Angola
South Africa arrive with momentum, tournament experience and a well-established tactical identity under Hugo Broos, all of which should serve them well in their opening Group B match.
Angola is capable of making it a competitive competition, but the organization and recent consistency of Bafana Bafana should be enough to ensure a first victory in Marrakech.
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