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South Africa vs Angola Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Bafana Bafana to open AFCON with three points

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Last updated: Mon 22 Dec 2025 02:06

Andrew Hendrie 22 Dec 2025

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South Africa vs Angola predictions for Monday's AFCON Group B game
South Africa in strong form, unbeaten in 11 games.
Angola's recent defeats have all seen Under 2.5 goals.
Key player: Oswin Appollis aiming to continue electric form
The game is scheduled for kick off at 4.00am AEDT on Tuesday December 23

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Oswin Appollis of South Africa (Photo by Getty Images)

South Africa vs Angola Tips, Prediction & Live Stream

Group B action at the AFCON gets underway as South Africa and Angola square off at the Stade de Marrakech on Monday.

South Africa vs Angola Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
South Africa vs Angola Stats & Trends
South Africa vs Angola Head To Head
South Africa Form Analysis
South Africa Team News
Angola Form Analysis
Angola Team News
South Africa vs Angola Live Stream

South Africa deserved to be counted amongst the leading contenders to lift the AFCON trophy this tournament - they come into the competition as one of the best teams on the continent, comfortably qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and finishing third in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. With just one defeat across their last 11 internationals, Bafana Bafana are going to take some stopping over the next month. Meanwhile, Angola are also in decent form - they've only lost one of their last six games in all competitions and that was against reigning World Cup champions Argentina.

I don't think much separates these two sides at the moment, but South Africa are slightly stronger in my eyes and have the quality and firepower in attack to edge this. Angola's last four defeats have been by 1-0 or 2-0 scores, so they are tough to beat and rarely blown off the park. Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis looks good value to find the back of the net - he registered the second-most goal involvements in AFCON qualifying with six (two goals, four assists), while he was also on target for Bafana Bafana in a recent 3-1 friendly win over Zambia.

South Africa vs Angola Stats & Trends

South Africa are unbeaten in their last 11 games in all competitions, winning three straight
Angola's last four defeats have featured Under 2.5 goals
Three of the last five meetings have produced Under 2.5 goals
Three of Angola's last four defeats have been by 2-0 scores
Oswin Appollis has registered a goal or assist in four of his last five starts for club and country

South Africa vs Angola Head To Head

Angola are unbeaten in the last seven meetings in all competitions between the teams, with South Africa's last victory coming back in 2015 World Cup qualifying.

South Africa Form Analysis

South Africa are aiming for their first AFCON trophy since entering the competition in 1996 and coming third in the 2023 edition.

Currently riding an 11-game unbeaten streak, Bafana Bafana are among the favourites to go all the way in Morocco over the next month.

Hugo Broos' side edged out Nigeria and Benin to finish top of their group to qualify for next year's World Cup, while they were utterly dominant in AFCON qualifying, going unbeaten as they scored a total of 16 goals - the second-most of any nation after Morocco.

South Africa come into this clash following back-to-back wins over Rwanda and Zambia in which they scored three goals, while they also edged out a Ghana B side in a pre-tournament friendly.

South Africa Team News

Oswin Appollis came off with a knock in that Ghana B friendly win, but has been given the all clear for this clash.

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Tylon Smith (Queens Park Rangers), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulamani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB), Samukele Kabini (Molde), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates), Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem), Shandre Campbell (Club Bruges), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)

Angola Form Analysis

Angola are always a tough team to beat on the continental stage and head into AFCON hoping to build on their 2023 run to the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Nigeria.

The Palancas Negras finished on top of their group in AFCON qualifying, going unbeaten across their six matches and emerging ahead of favourites Ghana, who shockingly ended in last spot.

However, Angola couldn't forge a path into the World Cup, finishing fourth in a tough group that also included Cape Verde and Cameroon.

Patrice Beaumelle's side have warmed up for the AFCON with 3-2 and 4-1 wins over Zambia and Mozambique respectively.

Angola Team News

Zine Salvador has been ruled out of the tournament through injury, with Gelson Dala looking like the main threat up front after scoring four goals in the 2023 AFCON.

Goalkeepers: Neblu (Primeiro de Agosto), Hugo Marques (Petro de Luanda), Signori Antonio (Etoile Carouge)

Defenders: Rui Modesto (Udinese), Eddie Afonso (Petro de Luanda), To Carneiro (FAR Rabat), Nurio Fortuna (Volos), Pedro Bondo (Famalicao), David Carmo (Real Oviedo), Jonathan Buatu (Gil Vicente), Kilandola Gaspar (Lecce), Clinton Mata (Olympique Lyonnais)

Midfielders: Beni Mukendi (Guimaraes), Show (Kocaelispor), Fredy (Bodrumspor), Maestro (Alanyaspor), Kelliano (Akhmat Grozny), Mario Balburdia (Boluspor)

Forwards: Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari), Manuel Benson (Swansea City), Milson (Red Star Belgrade), Chico Banza (Zamalek SC), Gelson Dala (Al-Wakrah), Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano), Ary Papel (Al-Akhdar SC), Mabulu (Al-Ahli Tripoli SC), Mbala Zola (Pisa), Zine Salvador (AEK)

South Africa vs Angola Live Stream

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Verdict

South Africa v Angola

South Africa are tipped to edge Angola in a match that features Under 2.5 goals, with Oswin Appollis looking to continue his red-hot form out wide.

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