Ethiopia vs South Africa: head to head
4 matches · 2012–2021
1Ethiopia wins
1Draws
2South Africa wins
4–6Goals
Rivalry summary
112
Ethiopia 1Draws 1South Africa 2
Ethiopia and South Africa have met 4 times since 2012. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 2 wins to Ethiopia's 1, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: Ethiopia 4, South Africa 6 (2.50 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 12 October 2021: South Africa 1–0 Ethiopia (World Cup Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Ethiopia 1–3 South Africa on 9 October 2021.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Ethiopia 1–1 South Africa (1 times)
- Ethiopia at home
- 1W 0D 1L in 2 games
- South Africa at home
- 1W 1D 0L in 2 games
- Longest Ethiopia unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Goals per game
- 2.50
All 4 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2021 | South Africa | 1–0 | Ethiopia | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 9 Oct 2021 | Ethiopia | 1–3 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Bahir Dar |
| 16 Jun 2013 | Ethiopia | 2–1 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Addis Ababa |
| 3 Jun 2012 | South Africa | 1–1 | Ethiopia | World Cup Qualification | Rustenburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | Ethiopia | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Columns: Ethiopia wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Ethiopia and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 2 wins to Ethiopia's 1, with 1 draws.
How many times have Ethiopia and South Africa played each other?
They have played 4 times between 2012 and 2021.
When did Ethiopia last play South Africa?
On 12 October 2021: South Africa 1–0 Ethiopia (World Cup Qualification).