Gabon vs South Africa
head-to-head record
- Gabon wins
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- South Africa wins
- 3
4 meetings, 1999 to 2012Goals: Gabon 3, South Africa 10
Gabon and South Africa have met 4 times since 1999. South Africa have won 3, Gabon 1. They last met on 15 June 2012, when South Africa won 3–0 in a friendly.
The 4 meetings have produced 13 goals, 3.25 per game. The biggest win is South Africa’s 4–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 1999. South Africa have won the last two meetings.
Who has won more, Gabon or South Africa?
All matches4 matches
Competitive3 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Gabon 3, South Africa 103.25 per game
- First meeting
- South Africa 4–1 GabonAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 27 Feb 1999
- Most recent
- South Africa 3–0 GabonFriendly, 15 Jun 2012
- Gabon’s biggest win
- Gabon 1–0 South AfricaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 10 Apr 1999
- South Africa’s biggest win
- South Africa 4–1 GabonAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 27 Feb 1999
- Most goals in a meeting
- South Africa 4–1 GabonAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 27 Feb 1999
- Current run
- South Africa, 2 wins in a row
- TFN Elo rating now
- Gabon 1536 (95th), South Africa 1717 (59th)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- South Africa3Gabon0
Friendly
Nelspruit, South Africa
- South Africa3Gabon1
Africa Cup of Nations
Kumasi, Ghana (neutral)
- Gabon1South Africa0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Libreville, Gabon
- South Africa4Gabon1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Mabopane, South Africa
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Gabon's home games
1 match
100
GabonDrawsSouth Africa
In South Africa's home games
2 matches
002
GabonDrawsSouth Africa
At neutral venues
1 match
001
GabonDrawsSouth Africa
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Gabon | Draws | South Africa | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–4 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–3 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 6 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Gabon | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11999 | 22000 to 2012 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 11999 | 22000 to 2012 |
Questions answered
How many times have Gabon and South Africa played each other?
4 times, starting on 27 February 1999. 3 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Gabon and South Africa?
South Africa, with 3 wins to 1. 0 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Gabon vs South Africa?
South Africa’s 4–1 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 27 February 1999 in Mabopane.
When did Gabon and South Africa last play?
On 15 June 2012 in Nelspruit, when South Africa won 3–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Gabon and South Africa?
In 3 competitive matches, Gabon have 1 win, South Africa have 2, and 0 ended level.
Every Gabon vs South Africa result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3–0 | Gabon | Friendly | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| South Africa | 3–1 | Gabon | Africa Cup of Nations | Kumasi, Ghana (neutral) | |
| Gabon | 1–0 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Libreville, Gabon | |
| South Africa | 4–1 | Gabon | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Mabopane, South Africa |
Recent form
Gabon
- Wv NigerAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lat MoroccoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–2Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dv Trinidad and TobagoFIFA Series2–2Mon 30 Mar 2026
- Lat UzbekistanFIFA Series1–3Fri 27 Mar 2026
- Lv Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of Nations2–3Wed 31 Dec 2025
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.