Is Zimbabwe vs South Africa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch the World Cup qualifiers

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Is Zimbabwe vs South Africa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch the World Cup qualifiers

South Africa will have to overcome a frustrating off-field setback that could end up proving detrimental to their World Cup qualifying campaign as they take on Zimbabwe.

Bafana Bafana looked well placed to qualify for the finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico before having three qualifying points taken away for fielding an ineligible player.

This saw them lose their three-point advantage at the top of Group C, ceding top spot to Benin on goal difference.

With only two matches remaining in qualifying, South Africa will desperately try to forget this latest blow by returning to the path of victory against Zimbabwe, last in the group.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When will Zimbabwe v South Africa take place?

The World Cup qualifying clash between South Africa and Zimbabwe kicks off at 5pm BST on Friday October 10 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa.

How can I watch it?

UK viewers can watch the match live via the Fifa+ streaming service.

Team News

Zimbabwe will look to rely on players familiar with the South African environment, with striker Thando Ngwenya, goalkeeper Washington Arubi and left-back Divine Lunga among those plying their trade in the country. Wolves star Marshall Munetsi will also be key if Michael Nees’ side are to cause an upset.

South Africa will be without Iqraam Rayners, who had to leave training camp after suffering an injury. Evidence Mokgopa was called in to replace him. Burnley’s Lyle Foster will lead the line, while Hugo Broos can now turn to the services of Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena without fear of a points deduction – the 28-year-old, whose involvement led to the sanction, is now eligible to play.