South Africa vs Uganda head-to-head record

South Africa wins: 4
Draws: 2
Uganda wins: 0

6 meetings, 2004 to 2024Goals: South Africa 11, Uganda 6

South Africa and Uganda have met 6 times since 2004. South Africa have won 4, Uganda 0, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 15 November 2024, when South Africa won 2–0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

The 6 meetings have produced 17 goals, 2.83 per game. The biggest win is South Africa’s 2–0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 2024. South Africa are unbeaten in the last six meetings (4 wins, 2 draws).

Who has won more, South Africa or Uganda?

All matches6 matches

4 South Africa2 drawsUganda 0

Competitive5 matches

3 South Africa2 drawsUganda 0

Friendlies1 match

1 South Africa0 drawsUganda 0

Key numbers

Goals: South Africa 11, Uganda 62.83 per game
First meeting: Uganda 0–1 South AfricaWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Oct 2004
Most recent: Uganda 0–2 South AfricaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 15 Nov 2024
South Africa’s biggest win: Uganda 0–2 South AfricaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 15 Nov 2024
Most goals in a meeting: South Africa 3–2 UgandaFriendly, 10 Jun 2021
Current run: South Africa unbeaten in 6
TFN Elo rating now: South Africa 1717 (59th), Uganda 1566 (89th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

15 Nov 2024
Uganda0South Africa2
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Kampala, Uganda
6 Sept 2024
South Africa2Uganda2
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Johannesburg, South Africa
10 Jun 2021
South Africa3Uganda2
Friendly
Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Jun 2019
South Africa1Uganda1
COSAFA Cup, South Africa won on penalties
Durban, South Africa
26 Mar 2005
South Africa2Uganda1
World Cup qualifying
Johannesburg, South Africa

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every South Africa win and drops with every Uganda win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: South Africa have won more Below: Uganda have won more

Level

South Africa lead by 4 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 4, held by South Africa from 15 November 2024.

Every meeting on one timeline

South Africa wins

Draws

Uganda wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In South Africa's home games

4 matches

220

South AfricaDrawsUganda

In Uganda's home games

2 matches

200

South AfricaDrawsUganda

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	South Africa	Draws	Goals
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying	2	1	1	4–2
World Cup qualifying	2	2	0	3–1
COSAFA Cup	1	0	1	1–1
Friendly	1	1	0	3–2

Meetings by decade

South Africa wins Draws Uganda wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	South Africa	Draws	Goals
2000s	2	2	0	4
2010s	1	0	1	2
2020s	3	2	1	11

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	South Africa	Uganda
Wins in a row	22004 to 2005	None
Unbeaten meetings	62004 to 2024	12024

Penalty shootouts

South Africa 1–1 UgandaCOSAFA Cup, 4 Jun 2019South Africa won on penalties

Questions answered

How many times have South Africa and Uganda played each other?

6 times, starting on 10 October 2004. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between South Africa and Uganda?

South Africa, with 4 wins to 0. 2 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in South Africa vs Uganda?

South Africa’s 2–0 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 15 November 2024 in Kampala.

When did South Africa and Uganda last play?

On 15 November 2024 in Kampala, when South Africa won 2–0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

What is the competitive record between South Africa and Uganda?

In 5 competitive matches, South Africa have 3 wins, Uganda have 0, and 2 ended level.

Have South Africa and Uganda met in a penalty shootout?

Yes, once. Most recently in the COSAFA Cup on 4 June 2019, when South Africa won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.

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Every South Africa vs Uganda result

All 6 Competitive 5 Friendlies 1

Every South Africa vs Uganda result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
15 Nov 2024	Uganda	0–2	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifying	Kampala, Uganda
6 Sept 2024	South Africa	2–2	Uganda	Africa Cup of Nations qualifying	Johannesburg, South Africa
10 Jun 2021	South Africa	3–2	Uganda	Friendly	Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Jun 2019	South Africa	1–1South Africa on pens	Uganda	COSAFA Cup	Durban, South Africa
26 Mar 2005	South Africa	2–1	Uganda	World Cup qualifying	Johannesburg, South Africa
10 Oct 2004	Uganda	0–1	South Africa	World Cup qualifying	Kampala, Uganda