Overview
- The match kicks off at 15:00 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha and will be broadcast live on SABC 1 and SuperSport.
- Hugo Broos confirmed a starting XI of Williams, Mudau, Mbokazi, Sibisi, Kabini, Mokoena, Sithole, Mbule, Moremi, Appollis and Foster, with Kabini in for Modiba and Mokoena marking his 50th cap.
- Broos said he does not view the game as a typical friendly and wants a high‑intensity performance to confirm the team’s level.
- Zambia arrive after a 1-0 loss to Niger, yet Broos and Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone both expect a stern contest.
- Both teams have qualified for AFCON 2025, and South Africa have already secured a 2026 World Cup berth as they use the fixture to build momentum.