Mozambique vs South Africa: head to head
11 matches · 1995–2025
1Mozambique wins
2Draws
8South Africa wins
6–20Goals
Rivalry summary
128
Mozambique 1Draws 2South Africa 8
Mozambique and South Africa have met 11 times since 1995. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 8 wins to Mozambique's 1, and 2 matches ended level.
Goals: Mozambique 6, South Africa 20 (2.36 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 10 June 2025: South Africa 2–0 Mozambique (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 3–0 Mozambique on 16 July 2021.
5 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Mozambique 0–2 South Africa (3 times)
- Mozambique at home
- 0W 1D 1L in 2 games
- South Africa at home
- 7W 1D 0L in 8 games
- Longest Mozambique unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 6 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Mozambique 1, South Africa 3, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 2.36
All 11 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | South Africa | 2–0 | Mozambique | International Friendly | Polokwane |
| 17 Nov 2022 | South Africa | 2–1 | Mozambique | International Friendly | Mbombela |
| 13 Jul 2022 | South Africa | 0–0p | Mozambique | COSAFA Cup | KwaMashu |
| 16 Jul 2021 | South Africa | 3–0 | Mozambique | COSAFA Cup | Port Elizabeth |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Mozambique | 1–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Maputo |
| 11 Sep 2012 | South Africa | 2–0 | Mozambique | International Friendly | Nelspruit |
| 31 Oct 2009 | South Africa | 0–1 | Mozambique | COSAFA Cup | Bulawayo |
| 3 Aug 2008 | South Africa | 2–1 | Mozambique | COSAFA Cup | Bushbuckridge |
| 13 Jan 2008 | South Africa | 2–0 | Mozambique | International Friendly | Durban |
| 29 Apr 2001 | Mozambique | 0–3 | South Africa | COSAFA Cup | Maputo |
| 30 Sep 1995 | South Africa | 3–2 | Mozambique | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | Mozambique | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| COSAFA Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Columns: Mozambique wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Mozambique and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 8 wins to Mozambique's 1, with 2 draws.
How many times have Mozambique and South Africa played each other?
They have played 11 times between 1995 and 2025.
When did Mozambique last play South Africa?
On 10 June 2025: South Africa 2–0 Mozambique (International Friendly).