Egypt vs South Africa: head to head
14 matches · 1995–2026
5Egypt wins
1Draws
8South Africa wins
9–12Goals
Rivalry summary
518
Egypt 5Draws 1South Africa 8
Egypt and South Africa have met 14 times since 1995. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 8 wins to Egypt's 5, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: Egypt 9, South Africa 12 (1.50 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 4 October 2026: Egypt 0–1 South Africa (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 0–2 Egypt on 28 February 1998.
7 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Egypt 0–1 South Africa (5 times)
- Egypt at home
- 1W 1D 3L in 5 games
- South Africa at home
- 5W 0D 1L in 6 games
- Longest Egypt unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Egypt 3, South Africa 3, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 1.50
All 14 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | Egypt | 0–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Cairo |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Egypt | 1–0 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Agadir |
| 6 Jul 2019 | Egypt | 0–1 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Cairo |
| 6 Sep 2016 | South Africa | 1–0 | Egypt | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 5 Jun 2011 | Egypt | 0–0 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Cairo |
| 26 Mar 2011 | South Africa | 1–0 | Egypt | AFCON Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Egypt | 1–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | Brentford |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Egypt | 1–2 | South Africa | International Friendly | Cairo |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Egypt | 2–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Cairo |
| 10 Nov 2001 | South Africa | 1–0 | Egypt | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 16 Dec 1998 | South Africa | 2–1 | Egypt | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 28 Feb 1998 | South Africa | 0–2 | Egypt | Africa Cup of Nations | Ouagadougou |
| 24 Jan 1996 | South Africa | 0–1 | Egypt | Africa Cup of Nations | Johannesburg |
| 24 Nov 1995 | South Africa | 2–0 | Egypt | Simba Tournament | Mafikeng |
By competition
| Competition | P | Egypt | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Simba Tournament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Egypt wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Egypt | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Egypt and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 8 wins to Egypt's 5, with 1 draws.
How many times have Egypt and South Africa played each other?
They have played 14 times between 1995 and 2026.
When did Egypt last play South Africa?
On 4 October 2026: Egypt 0–1 South Africa (International Friendly).