AFCON Qualification · Sunday 15 November 2026 · Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya vs South Africa: Preview, Prediction & H2H (15 Nov 2026)

Prediction

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Kenya winDrawSouth Africa win

Based on Elo ratings (Kenya 1399, South Africa 1674) and the outcomes of 4,744 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

  • This is meeting number 5 between Kenya and South Africa.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Kenya 0 wins, South Africa 3, 1 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Kenya 1–2 South Africa on 16 October 2012 (International Friendly).
  • Kenya won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
  • South Africa won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Kenya 1399, South Africa 1674 — South Africa were favourites.

Kenya: last 5 matches

DLDDW

South Africa: last 5 matches

WWWLW

Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Kenya1–2South Africa16 Oct 2012 · International Friendly
  • South Africa2–0Kenya9 Feb 2011 · International Friendly
  • Kenya1–1South Africa23 Oct 2002 · International Friendly
  • South Africa1–0Kenya14 Sep 1996 · Simba Tournament

Kenya players to watch

South Africa players to watch