South Africa 3-1 Zambia in the International Friendly Games at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth (46,082 capacity).

South Africa won 2, drew 3 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–D–W–D), scoring 10 and conceding 4.

Zambia won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–L–L), scoring 2 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 8 times: South Africa 3 wins, Zambia 4, 1 draw.