Cameroon vs South Africa: head to head
10 matches · 1992–2026
2Cameroon wins
5Draws
3South Africa wins
12–15Goals
Rivalry summary
253
Cameroon 2Draws 5South Africa 3
Cameroon and South Africa have met 10 times since 1992. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to Cameroon's 2, and 5 matches ended level.
Goals: Cameroon 12, South Africa 15 (2.70 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 4 January 2026: South Africa 1–2 Cameroon (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 3–0 Cameroon on 13 January 1996.
5 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Cameroon 2–1 South Africa (2 times)
- Cameroon at home
- 0W 1D 0L in 1 games
- South Africa at home
- 3W 3D 1L in 7 games
- Longest Cameroon unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 7 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Cameroon 1, South Africa 1, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 2.70
All 10 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2026 | South Africa | 1–2 | Cameroon | Africa Cup of Nations | Rabat |
| 29 Mar 2016 | South Africa | 0–0 | Cameroon | AFCON Qualification | Durban |
| 26 Mar 2016 | Cameroon | 2–2 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Limbé |
| 10 Jan 2015 | Cameroon | 1–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Libreville |
| 19 Nov 2008 | South Africa | 3–2 | Cameroon | International Friendly | Rustenburg |
| 13 Jan 1996 | South Africa | 3–0 | Cameroon | Africa Cup of Nations | Johannesburg |
| 4 Dec 1994 | South Africa | 1–1 | Cameroon | Simba Tournament | Johannesburg |
| 11 Jul 1992 | South Africa | 2–2 | Cameroon | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 9 Jul 1992 | South Africa | 1–2 | Cameroon | International Friendly | Cape Town |
| 7 Jul 1992 | South Africa | 1–0 | Cameroon | International Friendly | Durban |
By competition
| Competition | P | Cameroon | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Simba Tournament | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Cameroon wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Cameroon and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 3 wins to Cameroon's 2, with 5 draws.
How many times have Cameroon and South Africa played each other?
They have played 10 times between 1992 and 2026.
When did Cameroon last play South Africa?
On 4 January 2026: South Africa 1–2 Cameroon (Africa Cup of Nations).