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Zimbabwe vs South Africa 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you all the details of the crucial Southern Africa derby between COSAFA members Bafana Bafana and the Warriors to be staged in Mzansi.

South Africa play Zimbabwe on Friday, aware that they need a win to sustain their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cupafter recent sanctions by the World Football Governing body.

The Warriors are already out of contention in Group C, but will use the remaining matches to prepare for the 2025 AFCON, which will be played in Morocco. 

Here, GOAL provides all the details you need to know about how to watch the clash between South Africa and Nigeria, including TV channels, streaming options, team news, and more.

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    Kick-off time

    Game:Zimbabwe vs S. Africa
    Date:October 10, 2025
    Kick-off:18h00
    Venue:Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
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  • How to watch Zimbabwe vs S. Africa online - TV channels & live streams

    Online StreamingTV Channel
    DStv.com/DStv Now App, Fifa+SuperSport, SABC Sport

    Or you can follow all the action through GOAL's Live Text Commentary here

  • Zimbabwe news & squads

    The Warriors coach Michael Nees named a strong squad to play Bafana Bafana on Friday.

    Thando Ngwenya, Washington Arubi, Divine Lunga, and Elvis Chipezeze are the current players plying their trade in the Premier Soccer League. 

    Zimbabwe have also included Wolverhampton star Marshall Munetsi in their squad.

    Zimbabwe Probable XI: Arubi, Jalai, Garananga, Takwara, Zemura, Munetsi, Nakamba, Musona, Maswanhise, Chirewa, Ngwenya

  • S. Africa news & squads

    Nyiko Mobbie, Iqraam Rayners, and Relebohile Mofokeng are nursing their respective injuries alongside Kaizer Chiefs' Thabiso Monyane.

    FCSB centre-back Siyabonga Ngezana is suspended having collected two yellow cards in the campaign.

    Mduduzi Shabalala and Evidence Makgopa have a chance to prove they deserve to make the Bafana Bafana squad frequently. 

    S. Africa Probable XI: Williams, Mudau, Modiba, Mbokazi, Sibisi, Mokoena, Aubaas, Mbule, Nkota, Appollis, Foster

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    Head-to-head and recent form

    Hugo Broos' men are currently second on the table with 14 points following the unfortunate incident that led to the deduction of three points.

    In the last international break, they managed to collect four points thanks to a win over Lesotho and a draw with Nigeria.

    Zimbabwe have managed four draws and as many wins in their pool, meaning they have absolutely no chance of qualifying. 

    In the head-to-head record, in the last five meetings, South Africa have three wins across all competitions, while Zimbabwe have one, with the remaining fixture ending in a draw.

    The initial qualifier between the nations ended 3-1 in favour of Bafana Bafana.

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