FIFA World Cup Qualification 2026 CAF, matchday 1 · Saturday 18 November 2023, 13:00
South Africa
2 - 1
Benin
Goals and cards
- 2' Goal: Percy Tau (assist Yaya Sithole)
- 45+2' Goal: Khuliso Mudau
- 54' Yellow card: Teboho Mokoena
- 70' Goal: Steve Mounié (assist Jodel Dossou)
- 90+2' Yellow card: Cédric Hountondji
South Africa on the left, Benin on the right. An own goal is listed under the scorer's own side.
Line-ups
South Africa
- Ronwen Williams
- Khuliso Mudau
- Siyanda Xulu
- Yaya Sithole
- Aubrey Modiba
- Teboho Mokoena
- Mothobi Mvala (off 61')
- Percy Tau
- Bongokuhle Hlongwane (off 80')
- Themba Zwane (off 80')
- Evidence Makgopa (off 52')
Substitutes used
- Zakhele Lepasa (on 52')
- Nkosinathi Sibisi (on 61')
- Mihlali Mayambela (on 80')
- Sibongiseni Mthethwa (on 80')
Unused: Jayden Adams, Ricardo Goss, Oswin Appollis, Bradley Cross, Veli Mothwa, Nyiko Mobbie, Tapelo Xoki, Elias Mokwana
Benin
- Saturnin Allagbé
- Cédric Hountondji
- David Kiki (off 84')
- Mohamed Tijani
- Abdoul Rachid Moumini
- Sessi D'Almeida (off 72')
- Rodrigue Kossi Fiogbé (off 67')
- Junior Olaitan
- Steve Mounié
- Andreas Hountondji (off 46')
- Jodel Dossou (off 72')
Substitutes used
- Steve Traoré (on 46')
- Dokou Dodo (on 67')
- Cebio Soukou (on 72')
- Imourane Hassane (on 72')
- Charbel Gomez (on 84')
Unused: Mattéo Ahlinvi, Marcel Dandjinou, Serge Obassa, Rabiou Sankamao, Rodrigue Fassinou, Tamimou Ouorou, Prince Ricardo Dossou
Match stats
| South Africa | Stat | Benin |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Blocked shots | |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 7 | Fouls | 19 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 68% | Possession | 32% |
| 2 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 7 | Total shots | 5 |
From the match data on My Football Facts.