Ghana beat South Africa 1-0. South Africa controlled the ball — 60% possession — but had nothing to show for it. The winner had to work for it: 1 from 14 shots. Best on the pitch was André Ayew, rated 7.6.

1. 0'
   ⚽Kick-off
   World Cup Qualifiers — CAF
   GHA 4-2-3-1·4-3-3 RSA
   Coach: M. Rajevac · H. BroosReferee: M. Ndiaye📍 Cape Coast Sports Stadium
2. 1. First half
   2. 12'
      

      GHA
      Substitution
      ▲D. Kyereh▼Mohammed Kudus
   3. 32'
      

      RSA
      Yellow card
      R. De Reuck
   4. 33'
      

      GHA
      GOOOAL!André AyewPenalty
   5. 42'
      

      GHA
      Yellow card
      A. Yiadom
3. 1. Second half
   2. 63'
      

      RSA
      Yellow card
      S. Xulu
   3. 70'
      

      RSA
      Substitution
      ▲K. Dolly▼E. Brooks
   4. 86'
      

      RSA
      Substitution
      ▲F. Lakay▼Thibang Phete
   5. 87'
      

      GHA
      Substitution
      ▲Richmond Boakye▼K. Sulemana
   6. 90+4'
      

      GHA
      Yellow card
      Joseph Wollacott