Mali vs South Africa: head to head
5 matches · 2002–2024
2Mali wins
1Draws
2South Africa wins
6–6Goals
Rivalry summary
212
Mali 2Draws 1South Africa 2
Mali and South Africa have met 5 times since 2002. The record is perfectly balanced: 2 wins each and 1 draw.
Goals: Mali 6, South Africa 6 (2.40 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 16 January 2024: Mali 2–0 South Africa (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Mali 0–3 South Africa on 14 January 2015.
3 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Mali 2–0 South Africa (2 times)
- Mali at home
- 1W 0D 0L in 1 games
- South Africa at home
- 1W 1D 0L in 2 games
- Longest Mali unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Mali 2, South Africa 0, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 2.40
All 5 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2024 | Mali | 2–0 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Korhogo |
| 13 Oct 2019 | South Africa | 2–1 | Mali | International Friendly | Port Elizabeth |
| 14 Jan 2015 | Mali | 0–3 | South Africa | International Friendly | Libreville |
| 2 Feb 2013 | South Africa | 1–1p | Mali | Africa Cup of Nations | Durban |
| 3 Feb 2002 | Mali | 2–0 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Kayes |
By competition
| Competition | P | Mali | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| International Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Columns: Mali wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Mali | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Mali and South Africa?
Neither: Mali and South Africa have 2 wins each, with 1 draws.
How many times have Mali and South Africa played each other?
They have played 5 times between 2002 and 2024.
When did Mali last play South Africa?
On 16 January 2024: Mali 2–0 South Africa (Africa Cup of Nations).