Simba Tournament · Saturday 14 September 1996 · Durban, South Africa
South Africa 1–0 Kenya (14 Sep 1996): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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South Africa winDrawKenya win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1741, Kenya 1549) and the outcomes of 5,392 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between South Africa and Kenya.
- South Africa won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 11 goals.
- Kenya won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1741, Kenya 1549 — South Africa were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 3–0 vs Malawi15 Jun 1996 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–0 vs Malawi1 Jun 1996 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–3 vs Brazil24 Apr 1996 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Tunisia3 Feb 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–0 vs Ghana31 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
Kenya: last 5 matches
- 0–1 vs Algeria14 Jun 1996 · World Cup Qualification
- 3–1 vs Algeria2 Jun 1996 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–1 vs Uganda26 May 1996 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Uganda25 May 1996 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Ethiopia9 Dec 1995 · CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup