Women's International Friendly
Japan vs South Africa: 0–1
South Africa beat Japan 1–0 in the Women's International Friendly on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at Sakai National Training Center Stadium, Sakai, Japan.
- Competition: Women's International Friendly (2026 Women's International Friendly)
- Kick-off: Tue, 9 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Sakai National Training Center Stadium, Sakai, Japan
- Teams: Japan (home), South Africa (away)
Goals
- 9' — Linda Motlhalo (South Africa), assist Refiloe Jane
Match statistics
| Statistic | Japan | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Shots | 17 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Fouls | 7 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
Starting line-ups
Japan (4-4-2): Chika Hirao (G), Saki Kumagai (CD-L), Akari Takeshige (CD-R), Miyabi Moriya (LB), Yu Endo (RB), Juri Ito (CM-L), Honoka Hayashi (CM-R), Remina Chiba (LM), Yuka Momiki (RM), Manaka Matsukubo (CF-L), Kiko Seike (CF-R).
South Africa (4-1-4-1): Kaylin Swart (G), Karabo Dhlamini (CD-L), Bambanani Mbane (CD-R), Refiloe Jane (DM), Antonia Maponya (LB), Fikile Magama (RB), Linda Motlhalo (CM-L), Bongeka Gamede (CM-R), Nthabiseng Majiya (LM), Noxolo Cesane (RM), Thembi Kgatlana (F).