Burkina Faso vs South Africa: head to head
9 matches · 2001–2017
1Burkina Faso wins
3Draws
5South Africa wins
6–14Goals
Rivalry summary
135
Burkina Faso 1Draws 3South Africa 5
Burkina Faso and South Africa have met 9 times since 2001. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 5 wins to Burkina Faso's 1, and 3 matches ended level.
Goals: Burkina Faso 6, South Africa 14 (2.22 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 7 October 2017: South Africa 3–1 Burkina Faso (World Cup Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 3–0 Burkina Faso on 10 August 2011.
7 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Burkina Faso 1–1 South Africa (2 times)
- Burkina Faso at home
- 1W 2D 0L in 3 games
- South Africa at home
- 5W 0D 0L in 5 games
- Longest Burkina Faso unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Burkina Faso 1, South Africa 3, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 2.22
All 9 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2017 | South Africa | 3–1 | Burkina Faso | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 8 Oct 2016 | Burkina Faso | 1–1 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Ouagadougou |
| 17 Aug 2013 | South Africa | 2–0 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 10 Aug 2011 | South Africa | 3–0 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 3 Sep 2005 | Burkina Faso | 3–1 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Ouagadougou |
| 3 Jul 2004 | South Africa | 2–0 | Burkina Faso | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 20 Jan 2002 | South Africa | 0–0 | Burkina Faso | Africa Cup of Nations | Ségou |
| 1 Jul 2001 | Burkina Faso | 1–1 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Ouagadougou |
| 27 Jan 2001 | South Africa | 1–0 | Burkina Faso | World Cup Qualification | Rustenburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | Burkina Faso | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| International Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Burkina Faso wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Burkina Faso and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 5 wins to Burkina Faso's 1, with 3 draws.
How many times have Burkina Faso and South Africa played each other?
They have played 9 times between 2001 and 2017.
When did Burkina Faso last play South Africa?
On 7 October 2017: South Africa 3–1 Burkina Faso (World Cup Qualification).