Botswana vs Malawi: head to head
26 matches · 1968–2026
6Botswana wins
8Draws
12Malawi wins
22–47Goals
Rivalry summary
6812
Botswana 6Draws 8Malawi 12
Botswana and Malawi have met 26 times since 1968. Malawi lead the head-to-head with 12 wins to Botswana's 6, and 8 matches ended level.
Goals: Botswana 22, Malawi 47 (2.65 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 31 March 2026: Botswana 1–0 Malawi (Mukuru 4 Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Malawi 8–1 Botswana on 13 July 1968.
11 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Botswana 0–0 Malawi (4 times)
- Botswana at home
- 5W 3D 4L in 12 games
- Malawi at home
- 7W 3D 1L in 11 games
- Longest Botswana unbeaten run
- 7 matches
- Longest Malawi unbeaten run
- 7 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Botswana 3, Malawi 3, draws 5
- Goals per game
- 2.65
All 26 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | Botswana | 1–0 | Malawi | Mukuru 4 Nations | Francistown |
| 10 Sep 2019 | Malawi | 1–0 | Botswana | World Cup Qualification | Blantyre |
| 7 Sep 2019 | Botswana | 0–0 | Malawi | World Cup Qualification | Francistown |
| 30 May 2018 | Malawi | 1–1 | Botswana | COSAFA Cup | Polokwane |
| 3 Sep 2013 | Botswana | 1–0 | Malawi | International Friendly | Gaborone |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Botswana | 1–0 | Malawi | International Friendly | Gaborone |
| 5 Jun 2011 | Botswana | 0–0 | Malawi | AFCON Qualification | Gaborone |
| 11 Aug 2010 | Malawi | 1–1 | Botswana | AFCON Qualification | Blantyre |
| 8 Jul 2006 | Malawi | 0–0 | Botswana | International Friendly | Blantyre |
| 6 Jul 2006 | Malawi | 2–1 | Botswana | International Friendly | Lilongwe |
| 18 Jun 2005 | Malawi | 1–3 | Botswana | World Cup Qualification | Blantyre |
| 19 Jun 2004 | Botswana | 2–0 | Malawi | World Cup Qualification | Gaborone |
| 24 May 2003 | Botswana | 1–1p | Malawi | COSAFA Cup | Gaborone |
| 9 Jun 2002 | Malawi | 1–0 | Botswana | International Friendly | Blantyre |
| 8 Jun 2002 | Malawi | 2–0 | Botswana | International Friendly | Lilongwe |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Botswana | 0–1 | Malawi | COSAFA Cup | Gaborone |
| 6 Jul 1997 | Malawi | 0–0 | Botswana | International Friendly | Lilongwe |
| 1 Mar 1997 | Botswana | 1–4 | Malawi | COSAFA Cup Qualification | Gaborone |
| 21 Jan 1990 | Botswana | 2–2 | Malawi | International Friendly | Lobamba |
| 30 Sep 1986 | Botswana | 2–0 | Malawi | International Friendly | Gaborone |
| 18 Apr 1981 | Botswana | 2–5 | Malawi | International Friendly | Gwelo |
| 1 Oct 1977 | Botswana | 1–5 | Malawi | International Friendly | Gaborone |
| 30 Sep 1977 | Botswana | 0–2 | Malawi | International Friendly | Gaborone |
| 17 Sep 1976 | Malawi | 3–0 | Botswana | International Friendly | Blantyre |
| 13 Sep 1976 | Malawi | 7–1 | Botswana | International Friendly | Blantyre |
| 13 Jul 1968 | Malawi | 8–1 | Botswana | International Friendly | Blantyre |
By competition
| Competition | P | Botswana | Draw | Malawi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| COSAFA Cup | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mukuru 4 Nations | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| COSAFA Cup Qualification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Botswana wins, draws, Malawi wins.
By decade
| Decade | Botswana | Draw | Malawi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1980s | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010s | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Botswana and Malawi?
Malawi have won more meetings: 12 wins to Botswana's 6, with 8 draws.
How many times have Botswana and Malawi played each other?
They have played 26 times between 1968 and 2026.
When did Botswana last play Malawi?
On 31 March 2026: Botswana 1–0 Malawi (Mukuru 4 Nations).