AFCON Qualification · Saturday 27 February 1999 · Mabopane, South Africa
South Africa
GabonSouth Africa 4–1 Gabon (27 Feb 1999): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
67%22%11%
South Africa winDrawGabon win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1661, Gabon 1518) and the outcomes of 6,402 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 Gabon.
- South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- Gabon won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1660, Gabon 1518 — South Africa were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Botswana20 Feb 1999 · COSAFA Cup Qualification
- 1–1 vs Mauritius23 Jan 1999 · AFCON Qualification
- 2–1 vs Egypt16 Dec 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Angola3 Oct 1998 · AFCON Qualification
- 2–2 vs Saudi Arabia24 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
Gabon: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Burkina Faso20 Feb 1999 · International Friendly
- 1–3 vs Angola24 Jan 1999 · AFCON Qualification
- 1–2 vs Burkina Faso4 Jan 1999 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Mauritius4 Oct 1998 · AFCON Qualification
- 3–0 vs Equatorial Guinea16 Aug 1998 · AFCON Qualification