South Africa vs Ethiopia: South Africa win 1-0

South Africa and Ethiopia in the World Cup - Qualification Africa table

South Africa are 2nd with 13 points from 6 matches (4 wins, one draw and one defeat); they have scored 6 goals and conceded 2 goals.

Ethiopia are 3rd with 5 points from 6 matches (one win, 2 draws and 3 defeats); they have scored 4 goals and conceded 7 goals.

South Africa are 8 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Ghana top the table in Group G with 13 points.

Recent form of both teams

South Africa picked up 2 wins, one draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 goals and conceding 5 goals. Most recent result: South Africa beat Ethiopia 3-1 (World Cup - Qualification Africa).

Ethiopia collected one win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 goals and conceding 5 goals. Most recent result: South Africa beat Ethiopia 3-1 (World Cup - Qualification Africa).

South Africa vs Ethiopia head-to-head

The sides have met once in the matches on our record: South Africa won once and Ethiopia won none of them.

Their most recent meeting came on 9 October 2021 in World Cup - Qualification Africa, when South Africa beat Ethiopia 3-1.

Venue and officials

The match was played at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, GA, which holds around 94,736 spectators – the ground where South Africa play their home games.

The referee was G. Gatogato.

TV channel and commentator

World Cup - Qualification Africa matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

South Africa play their next match against Zimbabwe on Thursday 11 November in World Cup - Qualification Africa.

Ethiopia play their next match against Ghana on Thursday 11 November in World Cup - Qualification Africa.