Both nations have not qualified for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, as the hosts narrowly missed out on a top spot in Group F of the African qualifiers, having collected 13 points from six games, level on points with first-placed Ghana, but separated by goal-difference.
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South Africa will host Mozambique in a Friendly fixture at Mbombela Stadium on Thursday night. Both nations have not qualified for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, as the hosts narrowly missed out on a top spot in Group F of the African qualifiers, having collected 13 points from six games, level on points with first-placed Ghana, but separated by goal-difference. Mozambique, meanwhile, managed to secure only a third-place finish in Group D, with just four points to their name. The two sides were previously in action in September, with South Africa securing a narrow 1-0 win over Botswana, while the visitors played out a goalless draw against Malawi.
Perfect evening for football. Training ahead of our big friendly tomorrow against Mozambique. #BafanaPride #InternationalFriendlies pic.twitter.com/jRHXgAXsWB
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) November 16, 2022
South Africa probable starting lineup: Williams, Mobbie, Sibisi, Maela, Mokoena, Maart, le Roux, Mayo, Mmodi, Hlongwane
Mozambique probable starting lineup: Siluane, Mutambe, Jonasse, Macandza, Muze, Momade, Divrassone, Shaquille, Alexandre, King, Ribeiro
South Africa
| Opponents | Score |
| Botswana | 1-0 (W) |
| Sierra Leone | 4-0 (W) |
| Angola | 1-4 (L) |
| Angola | 2-0 (L) |
| Comoros | 0-0 (D) |
Mozambique
| Opponents | Score |
| Malawi | 0-0 (D) |
| Malawi | 1-1 (D) |
| Zambia | 0-1 (W) |
| Zambia | 0-0 (D) |
| Benin | 0-1 (W) |
| Last 3 match results |
| Mozambique 1-1 South Africa |
| South Africa 3-1 Mozambique |
| South Africa 2-0 Mozambique |
The international friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique will take place at Mbombela Stadium on Friday at 12:00 am IST.
| South Africa vs Mozambique | Key details |
| Date | November 17 (South Africa) |
| Venue | Mbombela Stadium |
| Kickoff time in South Africa | 8:30 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Mozambique | 8:30 pm (Thursday) |
For the Football fans in South Africa, live telecast of the match will be available on SABC Sport network.
