South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations: Record & Results
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South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa have played 54 Africa Cup of Nations matches between 1996 and 2026 across 12 editions, winning 20, drawing 17 and losing 17 (goals 61–54). They won the title in 1996.
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20 wins17 draws17 defeats
Africa Cup of Nations 2025
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2026 | L |  Cameroon |
1–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Rabat |
| 29 Dec 2025 | W |  Zimbabwe |
3–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Marrakesh |
| 26 Dec 2025 | L |  Egypt |
0–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Agadir |
| 22 Dec 2025 | W |  Angola |
2–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Marrakesh |
Africa Cup of Nations 2023
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2024 | D |  DR Congo |
0–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Abidjan |
| 7 Feb 2024 | L |  Nigeria |
1–1p | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Bouaké |
| 3 Feb 2024 | W |  Cape Verde |
0–0p | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Yamoussoukro |
| 30 Jan 2024 | W |  Morocco |
2–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · San-Pédro |
| 24 Jan 2024 | D |  Tunisia |
0–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Korhogo |
| 21 Jan 2024 | W |  Namibia |
4–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Korhogo |
| 16 Jan 2024 | L |  Mali |
0–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Korhogo |
Africa Cup of Nations 2019
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2019 | L | Nigeria |
1–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Cairo |
| 6 Jul 2019 | W | Egypt |
1–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | A · Cairo |
| 1 Jul 2019 | L | Morocco |
0–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Cairo |
| 28 Jun 2019 | W | Namibia |
1–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Cairo |
| 24 Jun 2019 | L |  Ivory Coast |
0–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Cairo |
Africa Cup of Nations 2015
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2015 | L |  Ghana |
1–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Mongomo |
| 23 Jan 2015 | D |  Senegal |
1–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Mongomo |
| 19 Jan 2015 | L |  Algeria |
1–3 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Mongomo |
Africa Cup of Nations 2013
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2013 | L | Mali |
1–1p | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Durban |
| 27 Jan 2013 | D | Morocco |
2–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Durban |
| 23 Jan 2013 | W | Angola |
2–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Durban |
| 19 Jan 2013 | D | Cape Verde |
0–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Johannesburg |
Africa Cup of Nations 2008
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2008 | D | Senegal |
1–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Kumasi |
| 27 Jan 2008 | L | Tunisia |
1–3 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Tamale |
| 23 Jan 2008 | D | Angola |
1–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Tamale |
Africa Cup of Nations 2006
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2006 | L |  Zambia |
0–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Alexandria |
| 26 Jan 2006 | L | Tunisia |
0–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Alexandria |
| 22 Jan 2006 | L |  Guinea |
0–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Alexandria |
Africa Cup of Nations 2004
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2004 | D | Morocco |
1–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Sousse |
| 31 Jan 2004 | L | Nigeria |
0–4 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Monastir |
| 27 Jan 2004 | W |  Benin |
2–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Sfax |
Africa Cup of Nations 2002
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2002 | L | Mali |
0–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | A · Kayes |
| 30 Jan 2002 | W | Morocco |
3–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Ségou |
| 24 Jan 2002 | D | Ghana |
0–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Ségou |
| 20 Jan 2002 | D |  Burkina Faso |
0–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Ségou |
Africa Cup of Nations 2000
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2000 | W | Tunisia |
2–2p | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Accra |
| 10 Feb 2000 | L | Nigeria |
0–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | A · Lagos |
| 6 Feb 2000 | W | Ghana |
1–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | A · Kumasi |
| 2 Feb 2000 | D | Algeria |
1–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Kumasi |
| 27 Jan 2000 | W | DR Congo |
1–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Kumasi |
| 23 Jan 2000 | W |  Gabon |
3–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Kumasi |
Africa Cup of Nations 1998
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 1998 | L | Egypt |
0–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Ouagadougou |
| 25 Feb 1998 | W | DR Congo |
2–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Ouagadougou |
| 22 Feb 1998 | W | Morocco |
2–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Ouagadougou |
| 16 Feb 1998 | W | Namibia |
4–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Bobo Dioulasso |
| 11 Feb 1998 | D | Ivory Coast |
1–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Bobo Dioulasso |
| 8 Feb 1998 | D | Angola |
0–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Bobo Dioulasso |
Africa Cup of Nations 1996
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 1996 | W | Tunisia |
2–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Johannesburg |
| 31 Jan 1996 | W | Ghana |
3–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Johannesburg |
| 27 Jan 1996 | W | Algeria |
2–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Johannesburg |
| 24 Jan 1996 | L | Egypt |
0–1 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Johannesburg |
| 20 Jan 1996 | W | Angola |
1–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Johannesburg |
| 13 Jan 1996 | W | Cameroon |
3–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | H · Johannesburg |