Senegal vs South Africa: head to head
10 matches · 2002–2021
4Senegal wins
5Draws
1South Africa wins
12–8Goals
Rivalry summary
451
Senegal 4Draws 5South Africa 1
Senegal and South Africa have met 10 times since 2002. Senegal lead the head-to-head with 4 wins to South Africa's 1, and 5 matches ended level.
Goals: Senegal 12, South Africa 8 (2.00 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 18 July 2021: South Africa 0–0 Senegal (COSAFA Cup).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 0–2 Senegal on 10 November 2017.
5 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Senegal 1–1 South Africa (3 times)
- Senegal at home
- 2W 0D 0L in 2 games
- South Africa at home
- 1W 3D 2L in 6 games
- Longest Senegal unbeaten run
- 6 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Senegal 2, South Africa 0, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 2.00
All 10 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2021 | South Africa | 0–0p | Senegal | COSAFA Cup | Port Elizabeth |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Senegal | 2–1 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Dakar |
| 10 Nov 2017 | South Africa | 0–2 | Senegal | World Cup Qualification | Polokwane |
| 8 Sep 2015 | South Africa | 1–0 | Senegal | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 23 Jan 2015 | South Africa | 1–1 | Senegal | Africa Cup of Nations | Mongomo |
| 29 Feb 2012 | South Africa | 0–0 | Senegal | International Friendly | Durban |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Senegal | 1–1 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Kumasi |
| 12 Nov 2005 | South Africa | 2–3 | Senegal | International Friendly | Port Elizabeth |
| 18 Jan 2004 | Senegal | 2–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Dakar |
| 19 Nov 2002 | South Africa | 1–1p | Senegal | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | Senegal | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| COSAFA Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Senegal wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Senegal | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Senegal and South Africa?
Senegal have won more meetings: 4 wins to South Africa's 1, with 5 draws.
How many times have Senegal and South Africa played each other?
They have played 10 times between 2002 and 2021.
When did Senegal last play South Africa?
On 18 July 2021: South Africa 0–0 Senegal (COSAFA Cup).