Namibia vs South Africa: head to head
14 matches · 1998–2024
1Namibia wins
5Draws
8South Africa wins
10–24Goals
Rivalry summary
158
Namibia 1Draws 5South Africa 8
Namibia and South Africa have met 14 times since 1998. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 8 wins to Namibia's 1, and 5 matches ended level.
Goals: Namibia 10, South Africa 24 (2.43 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 21 January 2024: South Africa 4–0 Namibia (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 4–0 Namibia on 21 January 2024.
10 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Namibia 1–1 South Africa (4 times)
- Namibia at home
- 1W 1D 1L in 3 games
- South Africa at home
- 3W 4D 0L in 7 games
- Longest Namibia unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 13 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Namibia 1, South Africa 7, draws 2
- Goals per game
- 2.43
All 14 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2024 | South Africa | 4–0 | Namibia | Africa Cup of Nations | Korhogo |
| 9 Sep 2023 | South Africa | 0–0 | Namibia | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 5 Jul 2023 | South Africa | 1–1 | Namibia | COSAFA Cup | Durban |
| 8 Oct 2020 | South Africa | 1–1 | Namibia | International Friendly | Rustenburg |
| 28 Jun 2019 | South Africa | 1–0 | Namibia | Africa Cup of Nations | Cairo |
| 5 Jun 2018 | South Africa | 4–1 | Namibia | COSAFA Cup | Polokwane |
| 7 Jul 2017 | South Africa | 1–0 | Namibia | COSAFA Cup | Saulspoort |
| 13 Jul 2013 | South Africa | 2–1 | Namibia | COSAFA Cup | Lusaka |
| 3 Mar 2010 | South Africa | 1–1 | Namibia | International Friendly | Durban |
| 26 Jul 2008 | South Africa | 1–0 | Namibia | COSAFA Cup | Witbank |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Namibia | 0–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Windhoek |
| 31 Jul 1999 | Namibia | 1–1p | South Africa | COSAFA Cup | Windhoek |
| 16 Feb 1998 | South Africa | 4–1 | Namibia | Africa Cup of Nations | Bobo Dioulasso |
| 24 Jan 1998 | Namibia | 3–2 | South Africa | COSAFA Cup Qualification | Windhoek |
By competition
| Competition | P | Namibia | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSAFA Cup | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| International Friendly | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COSAFA Cup Qualification | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Namibia wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Namibia | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020s | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Namibia and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 8 wins to Namibia's 1, with 5 draws.
How many times have Namibia and South Africa played each other?
They have played 14 times between 1998 and 2024.
When did Namibia last play South Africa?
On 21 January 2024: South Africa 4–0 Namibia (Africa Cup of Nations).