Cape Verde vs South Africa: head to head
6 matches · 2004–2024
2Cape Verde wins
2Draws
2South Africa wins
6–6Goals
Rivalry summary
222
Cape Verde 2Draws 2South Africa 2
Cape Verde and South Africa have met 6 times since 2004. The record is perfectly balanced: 2 wins each and 2 draws.
Goals: Cape Verde 6, South Africa 6 (2.00 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 3 February 2024: Cape Verde 0–0 South Africa (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 1–2 Cape Verde on 5 September 2017.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Cape Verde 1–2 South Africa (2 times)
- Cape Verde at home
- 1W 0D 1L in 2 games
- South Africa at home
- 1W 1D 1L in 3 games
- Longest Cape Verde unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Goals per game
- 2.00
All 6 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2024 | Cape Verde | 0–0p | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Yamoussoukro |
| 5 Sep 2017 | South Africa | 1–2 | Cape Verde | World Cup Qualification | Durban |
| 1 Sep 2017 | Cape Verde | 2–1 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Praia |
| 19 Jan 2013 | South Africa | 0–0 | Cape Verde | Africa Cup of Nations | Johannesburg |
| 4 Jun 2005 | Cape Verde | 1–2 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Praia |
| 5 Jun 2004 | South Africa | 2–1 | Cape Verde | World Cup Qualification | Bloemfontein |
By competition
| Competition | P | Cape Verde | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Columns: Cape Verde wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Cape Verde and South Africa?
Neither: Cape Verde and South Africa have 2 wins each, with 2 draws.
How many times have Cape Verde and South Africa played each other?
They have played 6 times between 2004 and 2024.
When did Cape Verde last play South Africa?
On 3 February 2024: Cape Verde 0–0 South Africa (Africa Cup of Nations).