Ghana vs South Africa: head to head
15 matches · 1996–2021
5Ghana wins
5Draws
5South Africa wins
13–11Goals
Rivalry summary
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Ghana 5Draws 5South Africa 5
Ghana and South Africa have met 15 times since 1996. The record is perfectly balanced: 5 wins each and 5 draws.
Goals: Ghana 13, South Africa 11 (1.60 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 14 November 2021: Ghana 1–0 South Africa (World Cup Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Ghana 3–0 South Africa on 20 June 2004.
11 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Ghana 0–0 South Africa (3 times)
- Ghana at home
- 3W 0D 1L in 4 games
- South Africa at home
- 4W 3D 1L in 8 games
- Longest Ghana unbeaten run
- 5 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Ghana 5, South Africa 3, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 1.60
All 15 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2021 | Ghana | 1–0 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Cape Coast |
| 6 Sep 2021 | South Africa | 1–0 | Ghana | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 25 Mar 2021 | South Africa | 1–1 | Ghana | AFCON Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 14 Nov 2019 | Ghana | 2–0 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Cape Coast |
| 15 Jun 2019 | Ghana | 0–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | Dubai |
| 11 Oct 2016 | South Africa | 1–1 | Ghana | International Friendly | Durban |
| 27 Jan 2015 | South Africa | 1–2 | Ghana | Africa Cup of Nations | Mongomo |
| 11 Aug 2010 | South Africa | 1–0 | Ghana | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 15 Oct 2008 | South Africa | 2–1 | Ghana | International Friendly | Bloemfontein |
| 18 Jun 2005 | South Africa | 0–2 | Ghana | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 20 Jun 2004 | Ghana | 3–0 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Kumasi |
| 24 Jan 2002 | South Africa | 0–0 | Ghana | Africa Cup of Nations | Ségou |
| 6 Feb 2000 | Ghana | 0–1 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Kumasi |
| 21 Sep 1996 | South Africa | 0–0 | Ghana | Simba Tournament | Pretoria |
| 31 Jan 1996 | South Africa | 3–0 | Ghana | Africa Cup of Nations | Johannesburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | Ghana | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| International Friendly | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Simba Tournament | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Ghana wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Ghana | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Ghana and South Africa?
Neither: Ghana and South Africa have 5 wins each, with 5 draws.
How many times have Ghana and South Africa played each other?
They have played 15 times between 1996 and 2021.
When did Ghana last play South Africa?
On 14 November 2021: Ghana 1–0 South Africa (World Cup Qualification).