Overview
- Bafana Bafana face Zimbabwe in their final Group B match on Monday, 29 December at 18:00 (SA time) in Marrakesh.
- A win secures automatic progression to the knockout stage, while any other result leaves South Africa reliant on outcomes in other groups for a best third‑place route.
- Zimbabwe must win to stay alive after a 2-1 defeat to Egypt and a 1-1 draw with Angola.
- Broos told his players to move on from the 1-0 loss to Egypt, where South Africa disputed a VAR‑reviewed penalty converted by Mohamed Salah and a late denied handball claim.
- The neighbours know each other well, with a 0-0 World Cup qualifier in October 2025 and this being their first AFCON meeting; defender Nkosinathi Sibisi says the squad is ready for a tough contest.