South Africa vs Zambia: head to head
22 matches · 1992–2025
7South Africa wins
7Draws
8Zambia wins
21–21Goals
Rivalry summary
778
South Africa 7Draws 7Zambia 8
South Africa and Zambia have met 22 times since 1992. Zambia lead the head-to-head with 8 wins to South Africa's 7, and 7 matches ended level.
Goals: South Africa 21, Zambia 21 (1.91 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 15 November 2025: South Africa 3–1 Zambia (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 3–0 Zambia on 8 June 1997.
15 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- South Africa 0–0 Zambia (4 times)
- South Africa at home
- 5W 5D 6L in 16 games
- Zambia at home
- 1W 2D 2L in 5 games
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 5 matches
- Longest Zambia unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- South Africa 4, Zambia 5, draws 6
- Goals per game
- 1.91
All 22 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2025 | South Africa | 3–1 | Zambia | International Friendly | Gqeberha |
| 14 Jul 2023 | South Africa | 1–2 | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Durban |
| 14 Jul 2021 | South Africa | 0–0 | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Port Elizabeth |
| 11 Oct 2020 | South Africa | 1–2 | Zambia | International Friendly | Rustenburg |
| 24 Mar 2018 | Zambia | 0–2 | South Africa | Four Nations Tournament | Ndola |
| 13 Jun 2017 | South Africa | 1–2 | Zambia | International Friendly | Saulspoort |
| 4 Jan 2015 | South Africa | 1–0 | Zambia | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Zambia | 0–0p | South Africa | COSAFA Cup | Ndola |
| 14 Nov 2012 | South Africa | 0–1 | Zambia | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 27 Jan 2009 | South Africa | 1–0 | Zambia | International Friendly | Atteridgeville |
| 30 Jul 2008 | South Africa | 1–0 | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Bushbuckridge |
| 24 Oct 2007 | South Africa | 0–0p | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Bloemfontein |
| 9 Sep 2007 | South Africa | 1–3 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Cape Town |
| 8 Oct 2006 | Zambia | 0–1 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Lusaka |
| 30 Jan 2006 | Zambia | 1–0 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Alexandria |
| 13 Aug 2005 | South Africa | 2–2p | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Mafikeng |
| 20 May 1998 | South Africa | 1–1 | Zambia | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 8 Jun 1997 | South Africa | 3–0 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 11 Jan 1997 | Zambia | 0–0 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Lusaka |
| 22 Nov 1995 | South Africa | 2–2 | Zambia | Simba Tournament | Pretoria |
| 11 Jul 1993 | Zambia | 3–0 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Lusaka |
| 30 Aug 1992 | South Africa | 0–1 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Johannesburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | South Africa | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| COSAFA Cup | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Four Nations Tournament | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Simba Tournament | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: South Africa wins, draws, Zambia wins.
By decade
| Decade | South Africa | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between South Africa and Zambia?
Zambia have won more meetings: 8 wins to South Africa's 7, with 7 draws.
How many times have South Africa and Zambia played each other?
They have played 22 times between 1992 and 2025.
When did South Africa last play Zambia?
On 15 November 2025: South Africa 3–1 Zambia (International Friendly).