South Africa and Angola begin their campaign in Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday in Marrakech.
Bafana Bafana won the third-place play-off at the 2023 final in Ivory Coast, beating DR Congo on penalties after a narrow defeat to Nigeria in the semi-final.
Angola reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010 in this edition, winning three and losing one of their five matches.
101GreatGoals.com presents team news and starting line-ups as South Africa and Angola play their opening match of CAN 2025.
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South Africa starting XI against Angola
South Africa have a largely in-form squad, including captain Ronwen Williams, who starts in goal.
Veteran midfielder Themba Zwane was left out of the final squad following a decision based on selection and fitness considerations rather than injury.
South Africa starting lineup: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Mohau Nkota, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Oswin Appollis, Sipho Mbule, Lyle Foster
South Africa substitutes: Ricardo Goss, Tylon Smith, Khulumani Ndamane, Thalente Mbatha, Tshepang Moremi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Elias Mokwana, Bathusi Aubaas, Sipho Chaine, Samukelo Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Evidence Makgopa, Shandre Campbell, Thabang Matuludi
Angola starting XI against South Africa
Angola is without striker Zine Salvador, who was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury at club level.
The midfielder’s show begins despite missing recent training sessions due to illness.
Angola starting eleven: Hugo Braques, Clinton Mata, Kialonda Gaspar, Jonathan Boatu, Zito Luvumbo, Fred, Show, Maestro, or even Carneiro, Gelson Dala, M’bala Nzola
Angola replaces: Neblu, Nurio Fortuna, David Carmo, Milson, Ary Papel, Signori Antonio, Manuel Benson, Beni, Randy Nteka, Mabululu, Manuel Keliano, Mario Balburdia, Rui Modesto, Chico Banza, Pedro Bondo
How to watch South Africa vs Angola: TV channel, live stream online
Kick-off on Monday will be at 5:00 p.m. GMT (12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT). In the UK, live coverage of CAN 2025 is broadcast on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channels. In the US, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.
Live online streaming is available on a wide range of devices via the Channel 4 website and app and the beIN Sports app.
Bafana Bafana return from their final training session ahead of tomorrow night’s Africa Cup of Nations opening match against Angola.
Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. SA time.#BafanaPride @10bet_ZA @CastleLagerSA @HonorAfrica @Shield_ZA @SABC_Sport pic.twitter.com/s1k4crdiOB-BafanaBafana (@BafanaBafana) December 21, 2025
South Africa team for CAN 2025
Goalkeepers: Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Defenders: Sammukele Kabini (Molde), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Siyabonga Ngezana (Steaua Bucharest), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Tylon Smith (Queens Park Rangers)
Midfield: Assistants Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalenthe Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela), Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates)
Advantages: Lyle Foster (Burnley), Elis Pirates (Al, Pirates)
The Angola team for CAN 2025
Goalkeepers: Neblu (First August), Hugo Marques (Petro de Luanda), Dominique (Etoile Carouge).
Defenders: Rui Modesto (Udinese), Eddie Afonso (Petro de Luanda), To Carneiro (AS FAR), Nurio Fortuna (Volos FC), Pedro Bondo (Famalicao), David Carmo (Real Oviedo), Buatu (Gil Vicente), Gaspar (Lecce), Clinton Mata (Lyon).
Midfield: Beni Mukendi (Victoria SC), Show (Kocaelispor), Fredy (Bodrumspor), Maestro (Alanyaspor), Manuel Keliano (Akhmat Grozny), Mario Balburdia (Boluspor).
Advantages: Zito Luvium (Cagliar), Manuel Beens (Swana City), Milson Tripoli), Zine (AHT Athes),
Which are the host cities for CAN 2025?
Agadir – Grand Stade d’Agadir (capacity – 41,144)
Casablanca – Mohammed V Sports Complex (45,000)
Fes – Fes Sports Complex (35,468)
Marrakech – Grand Stade de Marrakech (41,245)
Rabat – Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex (69,500)
Rabat – Al Barid Stadium (18,000)
Rabat – Olympic Stadium Annex Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex (21,000)
Rabat – Prince Heritier Sports Complex Moulay EL Hassan (22,000)
Tangier – Grand Stade de Tangier (75,600)
We are in!!!#BafanaPride pic.twitter.com/FCBvKpWpHP
-BafanaBafana (@BafanaBafana) December 19, 2025
CAN 2025 schedule, full schedule of the African Cup of Nations
Sunday December 21, 2025
- Group A: Morocco 2-0 Comoros (Rabat)
Monday December 22, 2025
- Group A: Mali 1-1 Zambia (Casablanca)
- Group B: South Africa – Angola (Marrakech, 5:00 p.m.)
- Group B: Egypt – Zimbabwe (Agadir, 8:00 p.m.)
Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Group D: Senegal – Botswana (Tangier, 12:30 p.m.)
- Group D: DR Congo – Benin (Rabat, 3:00 p.m.)
- Group C: Nigeria – Tanzania (Fez, 5:30 p.m.)
- Group C: Tunisia – Uganda (Rabat, 8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Group E: Burkina Faso – Equatorial Guinea (Casablanca, 12:30 p.m.)
- Group E: Algeria – Sudan (Rabat, 3:00 p.m.)
- Group F: Ivory Coast – Mozambique (Marrakech, 5:30 p.m.)
- Group F: Cameroon – Gabon (Agadir, 8:00 p.m.)
Friday December 26, 2025
- Group B: Angola – Zimbabwe (Marrakech, 12:30 p.m.)
- Group B: Egypt – South Africa (Agadir, 3:00 p.m.)
- Group A: Zambia – Comoros (Casablanca, 5:30 p.m.)
- Group A: Morocco – Mali (Rabat, 8:00 p.m.)
Saturday December 27, 2025
- Group D: Benin – Botswana (Rabat, 12:30 p.m.)
- Group D: Senegal – DR Congo (Tangier, 3:00 p.m.)
- Group C: Uganda – Tanzania (Rabat 3, 5:30 p.m.)
- Group C: Nigeria – Tunisia (Fez, 8:00 p.m.)
Sunday December 28, 2025
- Group F: Gabon vs Mozambique (Agadir, 12:30)
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea – Sudan (Casablanca, 3:00 p.m.)
- Group E: Algeria – Burkina Faso (Rabat, 5:30 p.m.)
- Group F: Ivory Coast – Cameroon, (Marrakech, 8:00 p.m.)
Monday December 29, 2025
- Group B: Angola – Egypt (Agadir, 4:00 p.m.)
- Group B: Zimbabwe – South Africa (Marrakech, 4:00 p.m.)
- Group A: Comoros – Mali (Casablanca, 7:00 p.m.)
- Group A: Zambia – Morocco (Rabat, 7:00 p.m.)
Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Group C: Tanzania – Tunisia (Rabat, 4:00 p.m.)
- Group C: Uganda – Nigeria (Fez, 4:00 p.m.)
- Group D: Benin – Senegal (Tangier, 7:00 p.m.)
- Group D: Botswana – DR Congo (Rabat, 7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea – Algeria (Rabat, 4:00 p.m.)
- Group E: Sudan – Burkina Faso (Casablanca, 4:00 p.m.)
- Group F: Gabon – Ivory Coast (Marrakech, 7:00 p.m.)
- Group F: Mozambique vs Cameroon (Agadir, 7:00 p.m.)
2025 African Cup of Nations, round of 16
Saturday January 3, 2026
- SR1: winner of Group D vs third in Group B/E/F (Tangier, 4:00 p.m.)
- SR2: Group A finalists vs Group C finalists (Casablanca, 7:00 p.m.)
Sunday January 4
- SR3: Winner of Group A vs third in Group C/D/E (Rabat, 4:00 p.m.)
- SR4: Vice-champion of Group B vs Vice-champion of Group F (Rabat, 7:00 p.m.)
Monday January 5
- SR5: winner of group B vs third of group A/C/D (Agadir, 6 p.m.)
- SR6: winners of Group C vs thirds of Groups A/B/F (Fez, 8:30 p.m.)
Tuesday January 6
- SR7: Winners of Group E vs finalists of Group D (Rabat 2, 6 p.m.)
- SR8: winners of Group F vs vice-champions of Group E (Marrakech, 8:30 p.m.)
Quarter-finals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations
Friday January 9
- QF1: Winner SR2 vs Winner SR1 (Tangier, 4:00 p.m.)
- QF2: Winner SR4 vs Winner SR3 (Rabat, 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday January 10
- QF3: Winner SR7 vs Winner SR6 (Marrakech, 4:00 p.m.)
- QF4: Winner SR5 vs Winner SR8 (Agadir, 7:00 p.m.)
2025 African Cup of Nations semi-finals
Wednesday January 14
- SF1: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4 (Tangier, 5:00 p.m.)
- SF2: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF2 (Rabat, 8:00 p.m.)
2025 Africa Cup of Nations third place match
Saturday January 17
- SF1 vs SF2 losers (Casablanca, 4:00 p.m.)
2025 African Cup of Nations Final
Sunday January 18
- Winners SF1 vs SF2 (Rabat, 7:00 p.m.)
