South Africa Long Balls Stats 2027

South Africa have recorded 511 long balls across 10 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2027, averaging 51.1 per match. R. Williams leads the squad with 115 long balls - 11.5 per game. N. Sibisi is next with 56.

South Africa Long Balls: Form & Insights

Over their last 10 games, South Africa are averaging 51.1 long balls per match - R. Williams leads that period with 115. Use the match-by-match table above to compare long balls game by game, with home and away filters ahead of South Africa vs Guinea on 26.09.2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long balls do South Africa average per game?

South Africa average 51.1 long balls per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2027, based on 10 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 51.1 per match.

Who leads South Africa for long balls?

R. Williams leads South Africa for long balls in 2027 with 115 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 11.5 per game. N. Sibisi is second with 56.

How do South Africa's long balls break down home vs away?

Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare South Africa's long balls totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2027.

South Africa player long balls rates

Player	Position	Apps	Long balls	Per game	1+ hit rate
Ronwen Williams	goalkeeper	7	114	16.29	100%
Mbekezeli Mbokazi	defender	6	51	8.5	100%
Teboho Mokoena	midfielder	6	37	6.17	100%
Ime Okon	defender	7	30	4.29	100%
Yaya Sithole	midfielder	6	22	3.67	67%
Aubrey Modiba	defender	7	16	2.29	86%
Jayden Adams	midfielder	5	16	3.2	100%
Khuliso Mudau	defender	7	15	2.14	86%
Oswin Appollis	attacker	7	15	2.14	86%
Nkosinathi Sibisi	defender	3	15	5	100%
Relebohile Mofokeng	attacker	7	14	2	71%
Olwethu Makhanya	defender	1	9	9	100%
Thalente Mbatha	midfielder	5	8	1.6	80%
Khulumani Ndamane	defender	1	7	7	100%
Siyabonga Ngezana	defender	1	4	4	100%
Renaldo Leaner	goalkeeper	1	4	4	100%
Bathusi Aubaas	midfielder	1	3	3	100%
Evidence Makgopa	attacker	5	2	0.4	40%
Thapelo Maseko	attacker	5	2	0.4	20%
Ricardo Goss	goalkeeper	1	2	2	100%
Lyle Foster	attacker	5	1	0.2	20%
Themba Zwane	midfielder	4	1	0.25	25%
Tshepang Moremi	attacker	4	1	0.25	25%
Samukelo Kabini	defender	2	1	0.5	50%
Sipho Chaine	goalkeeper	1	1	1	100%

South Africa long balls match by match

Date	Competition	Opponent	Venue	Score	Team long balls
28 Jun 2026	World Cup	Canada	Home	0-1	70
25 Jun 2026	World Cup	South Korea	Home	1-0	55
18 Jun 2026	World Cup	Czech Republic	Away	1-1	57
11 Jun 2026	World Cup	Mexico	Away	2-0	46
6 Jun 2026	Friendly International	Jamaica	Away	1-1	0
6 Jun 2026	Friendly International	Jamaica	Away	0-1	0
29 May 2026	Friendly International	Nicaragua	Home	0-0	38
31 Mar 2026	Friendly International	Panama	Home	1-2	39
27 Mar 2026	Friendly International	Panama	Home	1-1	40
4 Jan 2026	Africa Cup of Nations	Cameroon	Home	1-2	49

South Africa Long balls for 2027 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

South Africa Long balls against 2027 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

South Africa Match total 2027 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

South Africa next three opponents: long balls per game this season

Kick-off	Opponent	Their match total	Their long balls for	Their long balls against	Match total at that venue	For at that venue	Against at that venue
Sat 26 Sep 16:00	Guinea (home)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Wed 30 Sep 16:00	Eritrea (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sun 4 Oct 18:00	Egypt (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-