Angola vs South Africa: head to head
15 matches · 1996–2025
0Angola wins
6Draws
9South Africa wins
8–20Goals
Rivalry summary
69
Angola 0Draws 6South Africa 9
Angola and South Africa have met 15 times since 1996. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 9 wins to Angola's 0, and 6 matches ended level.
Goals: Angola 8, South Africa 20 (1.87 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 22 December 2025: South Africa 2–1 Angola (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Angola 1–3 South Africa on 13 November 2015.
11 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Angola 0–1 South Africa (4 times)
- Angola at home
- 0W 1D 1L in 2 games
- South Africa at home
- 6W 2D 0L in 8 games
- Longest Angola unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 15 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Angola 0, South Africa 7, draws 4
- Goals per game
- 1.87
All 15 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | South Africa | 2–1 | Angola | Africa Cup of Nations | Marrakesh |
| 20 Nov 2022 | South Africa | 1–1 | Angola | International Friendly | Mbombela |
| 21 Mar 2018 | South Africa | 1–1p | Angola | Four Nations Tournament | Ndola |
| 28 Mar 2017 | South Africa | 0–0 | Angola | International Friendly | East London |
| 17 Nov 2015 | South Africa | 1–0 | Angola | World Cup Qualification | Durban |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Angola | 1–3 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Benguela |
| 16 Jun 2015 | South Africa | 2–1 | Angola | International Friendly | Cape Town |
| 23 Jan 2013 | South Africa | 2–0 | Angola | Africa Cup of Nations | Durban |
| 26 Oct 2009 | South Africa | 2–0 | Angola | COSAFA Cup | Bulawayo |
| 23 Jan 2008 | South Africa | 1–1 | Angola | Africa Cup of Nations | Tamale |
| 15 Jan 2002 | South Africa | 1–0 | Angola | International Friendly | Mafikeng |
| 20 Jun 1999 | Angola | 2–2 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Luanda |
| 3 Oct 1998 | South Africa | 1–0 | Angola | AFCON Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 8 Feb 1998 | South Africa | 0–0 | Angola | Africa Cup of Nations | Bobo Dioulasso |
| 20 Jan 1996 | South Africa | 1–0 | Angola | Africa Cup of Nations | Johannesburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | Angola | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| International Friendly | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Four Nations Tournament | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| COSAFA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Angola wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Angola | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Angola and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 9 wins to Angola's 0, with 6 draws.
How many times have Angola and South Africa played each other?
They have played 15 times between 1996 and 2025.
When did Angola last play South Africa?
On 22 December 2025: South Africa 2–1 Angola (Africa Cup of Nations).