India vs African teams
20 matches against African opposition since 1938
Overall record against Africa
India have played African national teams 20 times, winning 7, drawing 6 and losing 7. Their most frequent African opponent is Zambia (4 meetings).
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7 wins6 draws7 defeats
Head-to-head by opponent
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 India vs Zambia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2011 |
 India vs Cameroon | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2012 |
 India vs Zimbabwe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
 India vs Mauritius | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2024 |
 India vs Kenya | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2018 |
 India vs Ghana | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1997 |
Latest matches against African teams
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2026 | L | Zimbabwe |
0–1 | Unity Cup | N · London |
| 3 Sep 2024 | D | Mauritius |
0–0 | Intercontinental Cup | H · Hyderabad |
| 10 Jun 2018 | W | Kenya |
2–0 | Intercontinental Cup | H · Mumbai |
| 4 Jun 2018 | W | Kenya |
3–0 | Intercontinental Cup | H · Mumbai |
| 19 Aug 2017 | W | Mauritius |
2–1 | Tri-Nation Series | H · Bombay |
| 2 Sep 2012 | W | Cameroon |
2–2p | Nehru Cup | H · New Delhi |
| 31 Aug 2012 | L | Cameroon |
0–1 | Nehru Cup | H · New Delhi |
| 29 Nov 2011 | L | Zambia |
0–5 | International Friendly | H · Margao |
| 15 Sep 2010 | W |  Namibia |
2–0 | International Friendly | H · New Delhi |
| 29 Oct 2003 | W | Zimbabwe |
5–3 | Afro-Asian Games | H · Hyderabad |
| 22 Oct 2003 | W |  Rwanda |
3–1 | Afro-Asian Games | H · Hyderabad |
| 8 Apr 1997 | D | Ghana |
2–2 | Nehru Cup | H · Kochi |
| 30 Jan 1993 | D | Cameroon |
2–2 | Nehru Cup | H · Madras |
| 24 Jan 1993 | D | Cameroon |
1–1 | Nehru Cup | H · Madras |
| 20 Jan 1991 | W | Zambia |
1–0 | Nehru Cup | H · Thiruvananthapuram |