Kenya vs South Africa
head-to-head record
- Kenya wins
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- South Africa wins
- 3
4 meetings, 1996 to 2012Goals: Kenya 2, South Africa 6
Kenya and South Africa have met 4 times since 1996. South Africa have won 3, Kenya 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 16 October 2012, when South Africa won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 4 meetings have produced 8 goals, 2.00 per game. The biggest win is South Africa’s 2–0 in a friendly in 2011. South Africa are unbeaten in the last four meetings (3 wins, 1 draw).
Who has won more, Kenya or South Africa?
All matches4 matches
Competitive1 match
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Kenya 2, South Africa 62.00 per game
- First meeting
- South Africa 1–0 KenyaSimba Tournament, 14 Sept 1996
- Most recent
- Kenya 1–2 South AfricaFriendly, 16 Oct 2012
- South Africa’s biggest win
- South Africa 2–0 KenyaFriendly, 9 Feb 2011
- Most goals in a meeting
- Kenya 1–2 South AfricaFriendly, 16 Oct 2012
- Current run
- South Africa unbeaten in 4
- TFN Elo rating now
- Kenya 1454 (119th), South Africa 1717 (59th)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- Kenya1South Africa2
Friendly
Nairobi, Kenya
- South Africa2Kenya0
Friendly
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Kenya1South Africa1
Friendly, Kenya won on penalties
Arusha, Tanzania (neutral)
- South Africa1Kenya0
Simba Tournament
Durban, South Africa
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Kenya's home games
1 match
001
KenyaDrawsSouth Africa
In South Africa's home games
2 matches
002
KenyaDrawsSouth Africa
At neutral venues
1 match
010
KenyaDrawsSouth Africa
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Kenya | Draws | South Africa | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2–5 |
| Simba Tournament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 5 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Kenya | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 22011 to 2012 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12002 | 41996 to 2012 |
Penalty shootouts
- Kenya 1–1 South AfricaFriendly, 23 Oct 2002Kenya won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Kenya and South Africa played each other?
4 times, starting on 14 September 1996. 1 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Kenya and South Africa?
South Africa, with 3 wins to 0. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Kenya vs South Africa?
South Africa’s 2–0 win in a friendly on 9 February 2011 in Rustenburg.
When did Kenya and South Africa last play?
On 16 October 2012 in Nairobi, when South Africa won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Kenya and South Africa?
In 1 competitive match, Kenya have 0 wins, South Africa have 1, and 0 ended level.
Have Kenya and South Africa met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently in a friendly on 23 October 2002, when Kenya won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Every Kenya vs South Africa result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1–2 | South Africa | Friendly | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| South Africa | 2–0 | Kenya | Friendly | Rustenburg, South Africa | |
| Kenya | 1–1Kenya on pens | South Africa | Friendly | Arusha, Tanzania (neutral) | |
| South Africa | 1–0 | Kenya | Simba Tournament | Durban, South Africa |
Recent form
Kenya
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.