Namibia vs Zimbabwe: head to head
12 matches · 1997–2024
6Namibia wins
0Draws
6Zimbabwe wins
24–23Goals
Rivalry summary
66
Namibia 6Draws 0Zimbabwe 6
Namibia and Zimbabwe have met 12 times since 1997. The record is perfectly balanced: 6 wins each and 0 draws.
Goals: Namibia 24, Zimbabwe 23 (3.92 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 14 October 2024: Zimbabwe 3–1 Namibia (AFCON Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Zimbabwe 5–2 Namibia on 19 April 1998.
9 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Namibia 2–1 Zimbabwe (2 times)
- Namibia at home
- 4W 0D 0L in 4 games
- Zimbabwe at home
- 4W 0D 0L in 4 games
- Longest Namibia unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest Zimbabwe unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Namibia 4, Zimbabwe 5, draws 0
- Goals per game
- 3.92
All 12 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2024 | Zimbabwe | 3–1 | Namibia | AFCON Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 10 Oct 2024 | Namibia | 0–1 | Zimbabwe | AFCON Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 11 Jul 2021 | Namibia | 2–0 | Zimbabwe | COSAFA Cup | Port Elizabeth |
| 11 Nov 2017 | Namibia | 3–1 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Windhoek |
| 21 May 2015 | Namibia | 4–1 | Zimbabwe | COSAFA Cup | Saulspoort |
| 11 Oct 2008 | Namibia | 4–2 | Zimbabwe | World Cup Qualification | Windhoek |
| 8 Jun 2008 | Zimbabwe | 2–0 | Namibia | World Cup Qualification | Harare |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Zimbabwe | 3–2 | Namibia | International Friendly | Harare |
| 14 May 2000 | Zimbabwe | 3–2 | Namibia | COSAFA Cup | Harare |
| 21 Mar 2000 | Namibia | 2–1 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Windhoek |
| 19 Apr 1998 | Zimbabwe | 5–2 | Namibia | COSAFA Cup | Harare |
| 16 Mar 1997 | Namibia | 2–1 | Zimbabwe | COSAFA Cup Qualification | Windhoek |
By competition
| Competition | P | Namibia | Draw | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSAFA Cup | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| International Friendly | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COSAFA Cup Qualification | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Namibia wins, draws, Zimbabwe wins.
By decade
| Decade | Namibia | Draw | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Namibia and Zimbabwe?
Neither: Namibia and Zimbabwe have 6 wins each, with 0 draws.
How many times have Namibia and Zimbabwe played each other?
They have played 12 times between 1997 and 2024.
When did Namibia last play Zimbabwe?
On 14 October 2024: Zimbabwe 3–1 Namibia (AFCON Qualification).