Eritrea vs South Africa Highlights - September 30, 2026

South Africa beat Eritrea 5-0 in AFCON Qualifiers on September 30, 2026. The match was played at Al Salam Stadium.

Relebohile Mofokeng (19', 45'+1'), Sphephelo Sithole (52'), Iqraam Rayners (63'), Luther Singh (90'+4') scored for South Africa.

At kick-off Eritrea stood in position 2 with 1 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

South Africa went into the game in position 1, on 3 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Relebohile Mofokeng found the net for South Africa (19'). The referee cautioned Olwethu Makhanya of South Africa on 33 minutes.

Relebohile Mofokeng put one away for South Africa (45'+1'). Substitutions: Eritrea 1, South Africa 1.

After the break, Sphephelo Sithole scored for South Africa on 52 minutes. Iqraam Rayners found the net for South Africa (63').

Luther Singh put one away for South Africa (90'+4'). Substitutions: Eritrea 4, South Africa 4.

South Africa controlled 68.7% of possession. Eritrea had 11 shots with 4 on target, while South Africa had 22 and 9.

Goalkeeper saves: Eritrea 4, South Africa 4. Corners: Eritrea 6, South Africa 8.

South Africa completed the most passes, 662 in total at 89.9% accuracy.