Overview

• ZIFA confirmed the Zimbabwe vs South Africa World Cup qualifier will be staged at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, 10 October 2025 at 15:00 after venue rumors involving Botswana were dismissed.
• Hugo Broos announced a 45-player preliminary squad for the October fixtures against Zimbabwe and Rwanda, with a final 23 to be submitted before the first week of October under FIFA rules.
• South Africa’s closing qualifier against Rwanda is scheduled for Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at Mbombela Stadium with an 18:00 kickoff.
• Bafana Bafana lead Group C on 17 points from eight matches, while Zimbabwe have four points and are described as out of contention.
• Reporting notes a FIFA probe into Teboho Mokoena’s eligibility in the Lesotho match, a process that could affect standings.