Egypt vs South Africa Highlights - October 04, 2026

South Africa beat Egypt 1-0 in International Friendly on October 04, 2026. The match was played at Cairo International Stadium.

Puso Dithejane (51') scored for South Africa.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Egypt 2 games without defeat.

They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five. South Africa arrived unbeaten in 2.

Omar Marmoush could not find the target for Egypt (9'). Shortly afterwards, Mohamed Hany sent an effort off target for Egypt (13').

Marawan Attia shot wide for Egypt on 16 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ibrahim Adel’s effort (29').

Moments later, Cassius Mailula tested the goalkeeper for South Africa (30'). The referee cautioned Brooklyn Poggenpoel of South Africa on 31 minutes.

Soon after, Mostafa Zico forced a save for Egypt on 35 minutes.

After the break, Puso Dithejane could not find the target for South Africa (46'). Puso Dithejane put one away for South Africa (51').

Shortly afterwards, Khulumani Ndamane was booked for South Africa (55'). A block denied Omar Marmoush on 67 minutes.

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Hamza Abdelkarim’s effort (72').

Ibrahim Adel sent an effort off target for Egypt (73'). Soon after, the referee cautioned Sphephelo Sithole of South Africa on 77 minutes.

Osama Faisal tested the goalkeeper for Egypt (85'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Osama Faisal’s effort (90'+7').

Zizo tested the goalkeeper for Egypt (90'+10'). Substitutions: Egypt 5, South Africa 8.

Egypt controlled 61.1% of possession. Egypt had 19 shots with 6 on target, while South Africa had 7 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Egypt 2, South Africa 6. Corners: Egypt 8, South Africa 1.

Egypt completed the most passes, 560 in total at 84.6% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.