China vs African teams
36 matches against African opposition since 1913
Overall record against Africa
China have played African national teams 36 times, winning 21, drawing 10 and losing 5. Their most frequent African opponent is Tunisia (3 meetings).
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21 wins10 draws5 defeats
Head-to-head by opponent
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 China vs Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2015 |
 China vs Mali | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2014 |
 China vs Guinea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1973 |
 China vs Tanzania | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1971 |
 China vs Ghana | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2012 |
 China vs Egypt | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2001 |
 China vs Congo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1986 |
 China vs Morocco | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1982 |
 China vs Senegal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1974 |
 China vs Somalia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1973 |
 China vs Botswana | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2009 |
Latest matches against African teams
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | L |  Cameroon |
0–2 | FIFA Series | N · Melbourne |
| 31 Mar 2015 | D | Tunisia |
1–1 | International Friendly | H · Nanjing |
| 29 Jun 2014 | L | Mali |
1–3 | International Friendly | H · Shenzhen |
| 15 Aug 2012 | D | Ghana |
1–1 | International Friendly | H · Xi'an |
| 30 Sep 2009 | W | Botswana |
4–1 | International Friendly | H · Hohhot |
| 28 Apr 2004 | W |  Algeria |
1–0 | International Friendly | N · Clermont-Ferrand |
| 17 Jan 2001 | L | Egypt |
0–0p | Cup of Ancient Civilizations | N · Tehran |
| 3 Apr 1997 | D | Ghana |
0–0 | Nehru Cup | N · Kochi |
| 28 Feb 1997 | W |  Zimbabwe |
3–1 | Dunhill Cup | N · Kuala Lumpur |
| 31 Jul 1986 | D | Congo |
1–1 | Great Wall Cup | H · Beijing |
| 12 Apr 1984 | L |  Kenya |
0–1 | International Friendly | A · Nairobi |
| 23 Jul 1982 | D | Morocco |
3–3 | Beijing International Friendship Tournament | H · Beijing |
| 26 Jun 1982 | W | Tunisia |
2–1 | International Friendly | A · Tunis |
| 22 Jun 1982 | L | Tunisia |
0–1 | International Friendly | A · Hammam Lif |
| 3 Sep 1978 | W | Congo |
1–0 | Beijing International Friendship Tournament | H · Beijing |