DR Congo vs South Africa: head to head
8 matches · 1996–2024
1DR Congo wins
2Draws
5South Africa wins
5–9Goals
Rivalry summary
125
DR Congo 1Draws 2South Africa 5
DR Congo and South Africa have met 8 times since 1996. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 5 wins to DR Congo's 1, and 2 matches ended level.
Goals: DR Congo 5, South Africa 9 (1.75 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 10 February 2024: South Africa 0–0 DR Congo (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was DR Congo 1–2 South Africa on 25 February 1998.
7 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- DR Congo 0–1 South Africa (3 times)
- DR Congo at home
- 1W 0D 0L in 1 games
- South Africa at home
- 2W 1D 0L in 3 games
- Longest DR Congo unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- DR Congo 1, South Africa 4, draws 2
- Goals per game
- 1.75
All 8 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2024 | South Africa | 0–0 | DR Congo | Africa Cup of Nations | Abidjan |
| 12 Sep 2023 | South Africa | 1–0 | DR Congo | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 8 Oct 2005 | South Africa | 2–2 | DR Congo | World Cup Qualification | Durban |
| 5 Sep 2004 | DR Congo | 1–0 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Kinshasa |
| 27 Jan 2000 | South Africa | 1–0 | DR Congo | Africa Cup of Nations | Kumasi |
| 25 Feb 1998 | DR Congo | 1–2 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Ouagadougou |
| 27 Apr 1997 | DR Congo | 1–2 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Lomé |
| 9 Nov 1996 | South Africa | 1–0 | DR Congo | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | DR Congo | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| International Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: DR Congo wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | DR Congo | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between DR Congo and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 5 wins to DR Congo's 1, with 2 draws.
How many times have DR Congo and South Africa played each other?
They have played 8 times between 1996 and 2024.
When did DR Congo last play South Africa?
On 10 February 2024: South Africa 0–0 DR Congo (Africa Cup of Nations).