- 02 July 2024, South Africa vs Eswatini, 1-0, Win
- 29 June 2024, South Africa vs Botswana, 0-0, Draw
- 26 June 2024, South Africa vs Mozambique, 1-1, Draw
- 16 July 2023, Malawi vs South Africa, 3-5, Win
- 14 July 2023, South Africa vs Zambia, 1-2, Lose
- 07 July 2024, Angola vs Namibia, 5-0, Lose
- 05 July 2024, Mozambique vs Namibia, 2-4, Win
- 03 July 2024, Namibia vs Seychelles, 3-1, Win
- 01 July 2024, Namibia vs Lesotho, 2-1, Win
- 28 June 2024, Angola vs Namibia, 0-0, Draw
In the highly competitive COSAFA Cup match between South Africa and Namibia on July 5th, 2023, both teams showcased a commendable show but ended up with a 1-1 draw.
Namibia took an early advantage in the first half with an early goal at 42 minutes and 12 seconds, giving them the lead of 1-0. The early goal demonstrated a decisive counter-attacking prowess on Namibia's side that South Africa failed to seal off. However, South Africa managed to balance the scales with a well-executed goal in the 47th minute of the second half, equalizing the score to 1-1.
In terms of disciplinary measures, Namibia was at the receiving end of a yellow card in the first half at 44 minutes and 31 seconds, while South Africa disciplined their play and received no yellow cards for the duration of the match. This discipline and relaxed play from South Africa could also be a contributing factor to their equalizer in the second half. It is worth noting that no red cards were issued throughout the match.
When looking at set pieces, South Africa dominated with 4 corner kicks as opposed to Namibia's single attempt. This dominance in corner kicks does imply South Africa imposed a more pressing offensive threat, putting more pressure on Namibia's defense. This might also be an indicator of South Africa's ball control and ability to penetrate Namibia's defenses.
Offsides in a match can often reveal the dynamics and strategies of the teams on the field, signaling aggressive forward lines and high-risk strategies. Emphasizing their offensive attempts, South Africa was reprimanded three times for offside infractions, while Namibia kept a clean sheet. Their failure to capitalize on this predilection for pushing forward could have cost South Africa the victory in this match.
In conclusion, both the teams exhibited an evenly matched battle, with Namibia showing early effectiveness in their attacking phase and South Africa demonstrating better control and discipline in terms of gameplay. Although South Africa commanded a more pronounced presence in Namibia's half through corner kicks and offensive pressure, they were unable to convert their chances into goals. This resulted in a 1-1 draw, making it a captivating game for bettors and fans alike. Future matches might consider focusing on improving their conversion rates to better reflect their offensive prowess on the final score.
Form Guide
Win | 1-0 | South Africa vs Eswatini | |
Draw | 0-0 | South Africa vs Botswana | |
Draw | 1-1 | South Africa vs Mozambique | |
Win | 3-5 | Malawi vs South Africa | |
Lose | 1-2 | South Africa vs Zambia |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 8:6
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.6
- South Africa has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:6, scoring 1.6 goals average
Lose | 5-0 | Angola vs Namibia | |
Win | 2-4 | Mozambique vs Namibia | |
Win | 3-1 | Namibia vs Seychelles | |
Win | 2-1 | Namibia vs Lesotho | |
Draw | 0-0 | Angola vs Namibia |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 9:9
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.8
- Namibia has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:9, scoring 1.8 goals average
South Africa H2H Namibia
Home game | South Africa | 4 | 0 | Namibia | Away game | Africa Cup of Nations | |
Home game | South Africa | 0 | 0 | Namibia | Away game | International Friendlies | |
Home game | South Africa | 1 | 1 | Namibia | Away game | COSAFA Cup | |
Home game | South Africa | 1 | 1 | Namibia | Away game | International Friendlies | |
Home game | South Africa | 1 | 0 | Namibia | Away game | Africa Cup of Nations |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 7:2
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.40
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, South Africa overtook Namibia twice
- South Africa won twice and had three draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:2; average goals per match – 1.40
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