Kenya vs South Africa: head to head
4 matches · 1996–2012
Rivalry summary
Kenya and South Africa have met 4 times since 1996. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to Kenya's 0, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: Kenya 2, South Africa 6 (2.00 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 16 October 2012: Kenya 1–2 South Africa (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 2–0 Kenya on 9 February 2011.
1 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Next meeting
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Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Kenya 0–1 South Africa (1 times)
- Kenya at home
- 0W 0D 1L in 1 games
- South Africa at home
- 2W 0D 0L in 2 games
- Longest Kenya unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Kenya 0, South Africa 1, draws 0
- Goals per game
- 2.00
All 4 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2012 | Kenya | 1–2 | South Africa | International Friendly | Nairobi |
| 9 Feb 2011 | South Africa | 2–0 | Kenya | International Friendly | Rustenburg |
| 23 Oct 2002 | Kenya | 1–1p | South Africa | International Friendly | Arusha |
| 14 Sep 1996 | South Africa | 1–0 | Kenya | Simba Tournament | Durban |
By competition
| Competition | P | Kenya | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Simba Tournament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Kenya wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Kenya | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Kenya and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 3 wins to Kenya's 0, with 1 draws.
How many times have Kenya and South Africa played each other?
They have played 4 times between 1996 and 2012.
When did Kenya last play South Africa?
On 16 October 2012: Kenya 1–2 South Africa (International Friendly).