South Africa vs Zimbabwe: head to head
21 matches · 1977–2025
10South Africa wins
5Draws
6Zimbabwe wins
32–19Goals
Rivalry summary
1056
South Africa 10Draws 5Zimbabwe 6
South Africa and Zimbabwe have met 21 times since 1977. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 10 wins to Zimbabwe's 6, and 5 matches ended level.
Goals: South Africa 32, Zimbabwe 19 (2.43 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 29 December 2025: Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 7–0 Zimbabwe on 9 April 1977.
13 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- South Africa 1–1 Zimbabwe (3 times)
- South Africa at home
- 8W 2D 4L in 14 games
- Zimbabwe at home
- 2W 3D 1L in 6 games
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 5 matches
- Longest Zimbabwe unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Competitive matches only
- South Africa 6, Zimbabwe 3, draws 4
- Goals per game
- 2.43
All 21 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2025 | Zimbabwe | 2–3 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Marrakesh |
| 10 Oct 2025 | South Africa | 0–0 | Zimbabwe | World Cup Qualification | Durban |
| 11 Jun 2024 | South Africa | 3–1 | Zimbabwe | World Cup Qualification | Bloemfontein |
| 11 Nov 2021 | South Africa | 1–0 | Zimbabwe | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 3 Sep 2021 | Zimbabwe | 0–0 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Harare |
| 10 Sep 2013 | South Africa | 1–2 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Zimbabwe | 2–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Harare |
| 27 Jan 2010 | South Africa | 3–0 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Durban |
| 28 Oct 2009 | Zimbabwe | 1–1p | South Africa | COSAFA Cup | Harare |
| 11 Mar 2008 | South Africa | 2–1 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Germiston |
| 19 Jul 2003 | South Africa | 0–1 | Zimbabwe | COSAFA Cup | East London |
| 5 May 2001 | South Africa | 2–1 | Zimbabwe | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 29 Jul 2000 | South Africa | 0–1 | Zimbabwe | COSAFA Cup | Port Elizabeth |
| 9 Jul 2000 | Zimbabwe | 0–2 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Harare |
| 16 Jun 1999 | South Africa | 0–1 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 26 Nov 1995 | South Africa | 2–0 | Zimbabwe | Simba Tournament | Johannesburg |
| 24 Apr 1994 | South Africa | 1–0 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Mafikeng |
| 24 Apr 1993 | South Africa | 1–1 | Zimbabwe | AFCON Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 16 Aug 1992 | Zimbabwe | 4–1 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Harare |
| 3 Jul 1977 | Zimbabwe | 1–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Salisbury |
| 9 Apr 1977 | South Africa | 7–0 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | South Africa | Draw | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| World Cup Qualification | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| COSAFA Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Simba Tournament | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: South Africa wins, draws, Zimbabwe wins.
By decade
| Decade | South Africa | Draw | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990s | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020s | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
South Africa have won more meetings: 10 wins to Zimbabwe's 6, with 5 draws.
How many times have South Africa and Zimbabwe played each other?
They have played 21 times between 1977 and 2025.
When did South Africa last play Zimbabwe?
On 29 December 2025: Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa (Africa Cup of Nations).