AFCON Qualification · Wednesday 11 November 2026 · TBD, South Africa
South Africa
KenyaSouth Africa vs Kenya: Preview, Prediction & H2H (11 Nov 2026)
Prediction
76%17%7%
South Africa winDrawKenya win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1674, Kenya 1399) and the outcomes of 4,364 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is meeting number 5 between South Africa and Kenya.
- Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 3 wins, Kenya 0, 1 draws.
- Previous meeting: Kenya 1–2 South Africa on 16 October 2012 (International Friendly).
- South Africa won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
- Kenya won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1674, Kenya 1399 — South Africa were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Egypt4 Oct 2026 · International Friendly
- 5–0 vs Eritrea30 Sep 2026 · AFCON Qualification
- 2–1 vs Guinea26 Sep 2026 · AFCON Qualification
- 0–1 vs Canada28 Jun 2026 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–0 vs South Korea24 Jun 2026 · FIFA World Cup
Kenya: last 5 matches
- 0–0 vs Rwanda5 Oct 2026 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Guinea1 Oct 2026 · AFCON Qualification
- 1–1 vs Eritrea26 Sep 2026 · AFCON Qualification
- 1–1 vs Lesotho4 Jun 2026 · International Friendly
- 3–0 vs Grenada30 Mar 2026 · FIFA Series
Previous meetings
Full head-to-head →South Africa players to watch
- Lyle FosterHouston Dynamo FC · 11 int'l goals
- Relebohile MofokengRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 1 int'l goals
- Khuliso MudauMamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 1 int'l goals
- Oswin AppollisOrlando Pirates F.C. · 8 int'l goals
- Percy TauBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
- Iqraam RaynersMamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 5 int'l goals
Kenya players to watch
- Michael OlungaKashiwa Reysol
- McDonald MarigaA.C. Cuneo 1905 Olmo · 5 int'l goals
- Joseph OkumuStade de Reims
- Jonah AyungaBristol Rovers F.C.
- Eric Johanna OmondiFC UTA Arad
- Francis KahataSimba Sports Club