The regional rivals are clashing in a high-stakes encounter, each hoping to win and seal a place in the Round of 16. The stakes are even higher for the Warriors, as they need a straight victory to reach the knockout stage,

Alche Greef / BackPagePix Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is wary of the threat posed by Zimbabwe ahead of the two teams' crucial

Hugo Broos said he took Sphephelo "Yaya" Sithole off at halftime of South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe in favour of Bathusi Aubaas because Sithole was losing the ball too easily.

Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise announced himself on the international stage with a breathtaking Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) goal that is already being talked about as a contender for the strike of the tournament.

Mohamed Salah 's late winner saw Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their AFCON opener. Prince Dube steered in to give his side a shock lead, before Omar Marmoush lashed home to level. Liverpool star Salah's scruffy finish in added time stole the victory for Hossam Hassan 's side.

Tawanda Maswanhise scored a fantastic goal for Zimbabwe in a 3-2 defeat to South Africa, which ends their involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations. On 19 minutes, the Motherwell forward jinked past a couple of defenders and rifled a low shot into the corner to level the game at 1-1.

Gallo Images Bafana Bafana defender Nkosinathi Sibisi says his team is raring to go ahead of their must-win clash against Zimbabwe in the Africa

Currently on three points, South Africa will need a win against Zimbabwe to guarantee the continuation of their 2025 Afcon journey. But with Zimbabwe going into the match on one point after drawing with Angola, the Warriors could pull off one of the early shocks of the tournament by sending a tournament favourite packing.