The friendly match between South Africa and Zambia will take place at Gqeberha’s Nelson Mandela Stadium in the Eastern Cape.

The match will be played on Saturday, 15 November 2025.

Both sides will be using the match to prepare for the African Cup of Nations which starts on December 21.

Zambia is in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Mali and Comoros

Morocco will play the opening match against Comoros, and a day later, the Chipolopolo Boys will open their campaign against Mali.

Zambia will then face Comoros on December 26 before the final group match against the Atlas Lions on December 29.