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South Africa national soccer team

Updated: 12/10/2025, 3:39:21 PM Wikipedia source

The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in men's international football and is run by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. Nicknamed Bafana Bafana (The Boys in Zulu), the team plays at various stadiums around the country. The team is a member of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is one of the most well-supported national sides in Africa, and are recognised by their traditional yellow-green kits. Having played their first match in 1906, South Africa returned to the world stage in 1992, after sixteen years of being banned from FIFA, and forty years of effective suspension due to the apartheid system. South Africa have qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times: 1998, 2002 and 2026, in addition to qualifying as hosts of the 2010 tournament, becoming the first African nation to do so. Despite defeating France 2–1 in their final game of the group stage, they failed to progress from the first round of the tournament, becoming the first host nation in the history of the FIFA World Cup to exit in the group stage, followed by Qatar in 2022. As of December 2024, the team is ranked 10th in Africa (CAF) and 57th in FIFA overall. South Africa's most significant achievement came in 1996 when they hosted and won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). They reached the final again in 1998 but were defeated by Egypt.

Infobox

Nickname
Bafana Bafana
Association
South African Football Association (SAFA)
Confederation
CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation
COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach
Hugo Broos
Captain
Ronwen Williams
Most caps
Aaron Mokoena (107)
Top scorer
Benni McCarthy (31)
Home stadium
Various
FIFA code
RSA
Current
61 2 (19 November 2025)
Highest
16 (August 1996)
Lowest
124 (December 1992)
Appearances
2 (first in 2009)
Best result
Fourth place (2009)
Website
safa.net

Tables

· History › 2000s
1
1
Pos
1
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Uruguay
Pld
3
W
2
D
1
L
0
GF
4
GA
0
GD
+4
Pts
7
Qualification
Advance to knockout stage
2
2
Pos
2
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Mexico
Pld
3
W
1
D
1
L
1
GF
3
GA
2
GD
+1
Pts
4
3
3
Pos
3
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South Africa (H)
Pld
3
W
1
D
1
L
1
GF
3
GA
5
GD
−2
Pts
4
4
4
Pos
4
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France
Pld
3
W
0
D
1
L
2
GF
1
GA
4
GD
−3
Pts
1
Pos
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Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
Qualification
1
Uruguay
3
2
1
0
4
0
+4
7
Advance to knockout stage
2
Mexico
3
1
1
1
3
2
+1
4
3
South Africa (H)
3
1
1
1
3
5
−2
4
4
France
3
0
1
2
1
4
−3
1
· History › 2010s
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Teamvte
Ethiopia
Pld
6
W
4
D
1
L
1
GF
8
GA
6
GD
+2
Pts
13
Qualification
Third round
Col 12
—
Col 13
2–1
Col 14
1–0
Col 15
2–0
South Africa
South Africa
Teamvte
South Africa
Pld
6
W
3
D
2
L
1
GF
12
GA
5
GD
+7
Pts
11
Col 12
1–1
Col 13
—
Col 14
4–1
Col 15
2–0
Botswana
Botswana
Teamvte
Botswana
Pld
6
W
2
D
1
L
3
GF
8
GA
10
GD
−2
Pts
7
Col 11
3–0
Col 12
1–1
Col 13
—
Col 14
3–2
Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Teamvte
Central African Republic
Pld
6
W
1
D
0
L
5
GF
5
GA
12
GD
−7
Pts
3
Col 11
1–2
Col 12
0–3
Col 13
2–0
Col 14
—
Teamvte
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
Qualification
Ethiopia
6
4
1
1
8
6
+2
13
Third round
—
2–1
1–0
2–0
South Africa
6
3
2
1
12
5
+7
11
1–1
—
4–1
2–0
Botswana
6
2
1
3
8
10
−2
7
3–0
1–1
—
3–2
Central African Republic
6
1
0
5
5
12
−7
3
1–2
0–3
2–0
—
· Team image › Kits and crest › Sponsors
Kappa
Kappa
Kit provider
Kappa
Period
1992–1997
Adidas
Adidas
Kit provider
Adidas
Period
1998–2010
Puma
Puma
Kit provider
Puma
Period
2011–2013
Nike
Nike
Kit provider
Nike
Period
2014–2020
Le Coq Sportif
Le Coq Sportif
Kit provider
Le Coq Sportif
Period
2020–2025
Adidas
Adidas
Kit provider
Adidas
Period
2026–present
Kit provider
Period
Kappa
1992–1997
Adidas
1998–2010
Puma
2011–2013
Nike
2014–2020
Le Coq Sportif
2020–2025
Adidas
2026–present
· Coaching staff
Team Manager
Team Manager
Position
Team Manager
Staff
Vincent Tseka
Head coach
Head coach
Position
Head coach
Staff
Hugo Broos
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Position
Assistant Coach
Staff
Helman Mkhalele
Goalkeeper Coach
Goalkeeper Coach
Position
Goalkeeper Coach
Staff
Grant Johnson
Team Organiser
Team Organiser
Position
Team Organiser
Staff
David Molwantwa
Position
Staff
Team Manager
Vincent Tseka
Head coach
Hugo Broos
Assistant Coach
Helman Mkhalele
Goalkeeper Coach
Grant Johnson
Team Organiser
David Molwantwa
· Players › Current squad
No.
Pos.
Player
Date of birth (age)
Caps
Goals
Club
1GK
Ronwen Williams
(1992-01-21) 21 January 1992 (age 33)
56
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
1GK
Ricardo Goss
(1994-04-02) 2 April 1994 (age 31)
4
0
Siwelele
1GK
Sipho Chaine
(1996-12-14) 14 December 1996 (age 28)
3
0
Orlando Pirates
2DF
Aubrey Modiba
(1995-07-22) 22 July 1995 (age 30)
38
3
Mamelodi Sundowns
2DF
Khuliso Mudau
(1995-04-26) 26 April 1995 (age 30)
26
1
Mamelodi Sundowns
2DF
Nkosinathi Sibisi
(1995-09-22) 22 September 1995 (age 30)
18
0
Orlando Pirates
2DF
Siyabonga Ngezana
(1997-07-15) 15 July 1997 (age 28)
7
0
FCSB
2DF
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
(2005-09-19) 19 September 2005 (age 20)
5
0
Chicago Fire
2DF
Khulumani Ndamane
(2004-02-05) 5 February 2004 (age 21)
4
0
TS Galaxy
2DF
Samukele Kabini
(2004-03-15) 15 March 2004 (age 21)
3
0
Molde
2DF
Thabang Matuludi
(1999-01-14) 14 January 1999 (age 26)
1
0
Polokwane City
2DF
Tylon Smith
(2005-05-09) 9 May 2005 (age 20)
1
0
Queens Park Rangers
3MF
Teboho Mokoena
(1997-01-24) 24 January 1997 (age 28)
45
9
Mamelodi Sundowns
3MF
Sphephelo Sithole
(1999-03-03) 3 March 1999 (age 26)
22
1
Tondela
3MF
Bathusi Aubaas
(1998-07-11) 11 July 1998 (age 27)
13
1
Mamelodi Sundowns
3MF
Thalente Mbatha
(2000-03-06) 6 March 2000 (age 25)
10
3
Orlando Pirates
3MF
Sipho Mbule
(1998-03-22) 22 March 1998 (age 27)
4
0
Orlando Pirates
4FW
Evidence Makgopa
(2000-06-05) 5 June 2000 (age 25)
21
5
Orlando Pirates
4FW
Lyle Foster
(2000-05-09) 9 May 2000 (age 25)
20
8
Burnley
4FW
Oswin Appollis
(2001-08-25) 25 August 2001 (age 24)
19
5
Orlando Pirates
4FW
Elias Mokwana
(1999-09-08) 8 September 1999 (age 26)
9
2
Al-Hazem
4FW
Relebohile Mofokeng
(2004-10-23) 23 October 2004 (age 21)
8
0
Orlando Pirates
4FW
Mohau Nkota
(2004-11-09) 9 November 2004 (age 21)
7
2
Al-Ettifaq
4FW
Tshepang Moremi
(2000-10-02) 2 October 2000 (age 25)
3
0
Orlando Pirates
4FW
Shandre Campbell
(2005-07-15) 15 July 2005 (age 20)
0
0
Club Brugge
· Players › Recent call-ups
GK
GK
Pos.
GK
Player
Renaldo Leaner
Date of birth (age)
(1998-02-12) 12 February 1998 (age 27)
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Sekhukhune United
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
GK
GK
Pos.
GK
Player
Darren Johnson
Date of birth (age)
(1997-02-22) 22 February 1997 (age 28)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
AmaZulu
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
GK
GK
Pos.
GK
Player
Brandon Petersen
Date of birth (age)
(1994-09-22) 22 September 1994 (age 31)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Kaizer Chiefs
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Thapelo Morena
Date of birth (age)
(1993-08-06) 6 August 1993 (age 32)
Caps
33
Goals
3
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Ime Okon
Date of birth (age)
(2004-02-20) 20 February 2004 (age 21)
Caps
5
Goals
1
Club
Hannover 96
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Fawaaz Basadien
Date of birth (age)
(1996-12-23) 23 December 1996 (age 28)
Caps
4
Goals
0
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Malibongwe Khoza
Date of birth (age)
(2004-03-16) 16 March 2004 (age 21)
Caps
4
Goals
0
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Thabo Moloisane
Date of birth (age)
(1999-02-24) 24 February 1999 (age 26)
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Stellenbosch
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Thabiso Monyane
Date of birth (age)
(2000-04-30) 30 April 2000 (age 25)
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Kaizer Chiefs
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Keegan Allan
Date of birth (age)
(2000-08-07) 7 August 2000 (age 25)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
AmaZulu
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Bradley Cross
Date of birth (age)
(2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 (age 24)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Kaizer Chiefs
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Fezile Gcaba
Date of birth (age)
(1999-03-03) 3 March 1999 (age 26)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Durban City
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Vuyo Letlapa
Date of birth (age)
(2003-08-08) 8 August 2003 (age 22)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Sekhukhune United
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Nyiko Mobbie
Date of birth (age)
(1994-09-11) 11 September 1994 (age 31)
Caps
30
Goals
0
Club
Siwelele
Latest call-up
v.  Nigeria, 9 September 2025
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Zuko Mdunyelwa
Date of birth (age)
(1999-06-06) 6 June 1999 (age 26)
Caps
1
Goals
0
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
Latest call-up
v.  Nigeria, 9 September 2025
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Deano Van Rooyen
Date of birth (age)
(1996-11-24) 24 November 1996 (age 29)
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Orlando Pirates
Latest call-up
v.  Mozambique, 10 June 2025
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Grant Kekana
Date of birth (age)
(1992-10-31) 31 October 1992 (age 33)
Caps
16
Goals
0
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
Latest call-up
v.  Benin, 25 March 2025
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Themba Zwane
Date of birth (age)
(1989-08-03) 3 August 1989 (age 36)
Caps
51
Goals
12
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Luke Le Roux
Date of birth (age)
(2000-03-10) 10 March 2000 (age 25)
Caps
9
Goals
0
Club
Portsmouth
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Patrick Maswanganyi
Date of birth (age)
(1998-04-04) 4 April 1998 (age 27)
Caps
5
Goals
2
Club
Orlando Pirates
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Ndamulelo Maphangule
Date of birth (age)
(1999-10-22) 22 October 1999 (age 26)
Caps
1
Goals
0
Club
Polokwane City
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Mduduzi Shabalala
Date of birth (age)
(2004-01-20) 20 January 2004 (age 21)
Caps
1
Goals
0
Club
Kaizer Chiefs
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Siphesihle Maduna
Date of birth (age)
(1999-12-26) 26 December 1999 (age 25)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
TS Galaxy
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Siphesihle Mkhize
Date of birth (age)
(1999-02-05) 5 February 1999 (age 26)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Sekhukhune United
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Mthetheleli Mthiyane
Date of birth (age)
(2001-01-21) 21 January 2001 (age 24)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Stellenbosch
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Masindi Nemtajela
Date of birth (age)
(2001-08-23) 23 August 2001 (age 24)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Orlando Pirates
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Sinoxolo Kwayiba
Date of birth (age)
(2000-02-15) 15 February 2000 (age 25)
Caps
5
Goals
1
Club
Orlando Pirates
Latest call-up
v.  Mozambique, 10 June 2025
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Simphiwe Selepe
Date of birth (age)
(2005-02-19) 19 February 2005 (age 20)
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Orlando Pirates
Latest call-up
v.  Mozambique, 10 June 2025
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Jayden Adams
Date of birth (age)
(2001-05-05) 5 May 2001 (age 24)
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
Latest call-up
v.  Benin, 25 March 2025
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Date of birth (age)
(2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 (age 25)
Caps
18
Goals
4
Club
Minnesota United
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Mihlali Mayambela
Date of birth (age)
(1996-08-25) 25 August 1996 (age 29)
Caps
16
Goals
2
Club
Aris Limassol
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Iqraam Rayners
Date of birth (age)
(1995-12-19) 19 December 1995 (age 29)
Caps
13
Goals
4
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Kamogelo Sebelebele
Date of birth (age)
(2002-07-21) 21 July 2002 (age 23)
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Orlando Pirates
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Ashley Cupido
Date of birth (age)
(2001-05-05) 5 May 2001 (age 24)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Stellenbosch
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Puso Dithejane
Date of birth (age)
(2004-07-24) 24 July 2004 (age 21)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
TS Galaxy
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Keletso Makgalwa
Date of birth (age)
(1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 (age 28)
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Sekhukhune United
Latest call-up
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Yanela Mbuthuma
Date of birth (age)
(2002-02-23) 23 February 2002 (age 23)
Caps
1
Goals
0
Club
Orlando Pirates
Latest call-up
v.  Mozambique, 10 June 2025
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Percy Tau
Date of birth (age)
(1994-05-13) 13 May 1994 (age 31)
Caps
46
Goals
15
Club
Thep Xanh Nam Dinh
Latest call-up
v.  Benin, 25 March 2025
Notes INJ = Withdrew due to injury PRE = Preliminary squad RET = Retired from the national team SUS = Serving suspension WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
Notes INJ = Withdrew due to injury PRE = Preliminary squad RET = Retired from the national team SUS = Serving suspension WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
Pos.
Notes INJ = Withdrew due to injury PRE = Preliminary squad RET = Retired from the national team SUS = Serving suspension WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
Pos.
Player
Date of birth (age)
Caps
Goals
Club
Latest call-up
GK
Renaldo Leaner
(1998-02-12) 12 February 1998 (age 27)
2
0
Sekhukhune United
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
GK
Darren Johnson
(1997-02-22) 22 February 1997 (age 28)
0
0
AmaZulu
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
GK
Brandon Petersen
(1994-09-22) 22 September 1994 (age 31)
0
0
Kaizer Chiefs
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Thapelo Morena
(1993-08-06) 6 August 1993 (age 32)
33
3
Mamelodi Sundowns
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Ime Okon
(2004-02-20) 20 February 2004 (age 21)
5
1
Hannover 96
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Fawaaz Basadien
(1996-12-23) 23 December 1996 (age 28)
4
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Malibongwe Khoza
(2004-03-16) 16 March 2004 (age 21)
4
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Thabo Moloisane
(1999-02-24) 24 February 1999 (age 26)
2
0
Stellenbosch
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Thabiso Monyane
(2000-04-30) 30 April 2000 (age 25)
2
0
Kaizer Chiefs
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Keegan Allan
(2000-08-07) 7 August 2000 (age 25)
0
0
AmaZulu
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Bradley Cross
(2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 (age 24)
0
0
Kaizer Chiefs
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Fezile Gcaba
(1999-03-03) 3 March 1999 (age 26)
0
0
Durban City
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Vuyo Letlapa
(2003-08-08) 8 August 2003 (age 22)
0
0
Sekhukhune United
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF
Nyiko Mobbie
(1994-09-11) 11 September 1994 (age 31)
30
0
Siwelele
v. Nigeria, 9 September 2025
DF
Zuko Mdunyelwa
(1999-06-06) 6 June 1999 (age 26)
1
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
v. Nigeria, 9 September 2025
DF
Deano Van Rooyen
(1996-11-24) 24 November 1996 (age 29)
2
0
Orlando Pirates
v. Mozambique, 10 June 2025
DF
Grant Kekana
(1992-10-31) 31 October 1992 (age 33)
16
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
v. Benin, 25 March 2025
MF
Themba Zwane
(1989-08-03) 3 August 1989 (age 36)
51
12
Mamelodi Sundowns
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Luke Le Roux
(2000-03-10) 10 March 2000 (age 25)
9
0
Portsmouth
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Patrick Maswanganyi
(1998-04-04) 4 April 1998 (age 27)
5
2
Orlando Pirates
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Ndamulelo Maphangule
(1999-10-22) 22 October 1999 (age 26)
1
0
Polokwane City
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Mduduzi Shabalala
(2004-01-20) 20 January 2004 (age 21)
1
0
Kaizer Chiefs
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Siphesihle Maduna
(1999-12-26) 26 December 1999 (age 25)
0
0
TS Galaxy
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Siphesihle Mkhize
(1999-02-05) 5 February 1999 (age 26)
0
0
Sekhukhune United
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Mthetheleli Mthiyane
(2001-01-21) 21 January 2001 (age 24)
0
0
Stellenbosch
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Masindi Nemtajela
(2001-08-23) 23 August 2001 (age 24)
0
0
Orlando Pirates
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF
Sinoxolo Kwayiba
(2000-02-15) 15 February 2000 (age 25)
5
1
Orlando Pirates
v. Mozambique, 10 June 2025
MF
Simphiwe Selepe
(2005-02-19) 19 February 2005 (age 20)
2
0
Orlando Pirates
v. Mozambique, 10 June 2025
MF
Jayden Adams
(2001-05-05) 5 May 2001 (age 24)
2
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
v. Benin, 25 March 2025
FW
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
(2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 (age 25)
18
4
Minnesota United
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
Mihlali Mayambela
(1996-08-25) 25 August 1996 (age 29)
16
2
Aris Limassol
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
Iqraam Rayners
(1995-12-19) 19 December 1995 (age 29)
13
4
Mamelodi Sundowns
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
Kamogelo Sebelebele
(2002-07-21) 21 July 2002 (age 23)
2
0
Orlando Pirates
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
Ashley Cupido
(2001-05-05) 5 May 2001 (age 24)
0
0
Stellenbosch
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
Puso Dithejane
(2004-07-24) 24 July 2004 (age 21)
0
0
TS Galaxy
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
Keletso Makgalwa
(1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 (age 28)
0
0
Sekhukhune United
2025 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW
Yanela Mbuthuma
(2002-02-23) 23 February 2002 (age 23)
1
0
Orlando Pirates
v. Mozambique, 10 June 2025
FW
Percy Tau
(1994-05-13) 13 May 1994 (age 31)
46
15
Thep Xanh Nam Dinh
v. Benin, 25 March 2025
Notes INJ = Withdrew due to injury PRE = Preliminary squad RET = Retired from the national team SUS = Serving suspension WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
· Records › Most appearances
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Aaron Mokoena
Caps
107
Goals
1
Career
1999–2010
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Itumeleng Khune
Caps
91
Goals
0
Career
2008–2020
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Caps
90
Goals
12
Career
2006–2017
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Siyabonga Nomvethe
Caps
82
Goals
16
Career
1999–2012
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Benni McCarthy
Caps
81
Goals
31
Career
1997–2012
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Shaun Bartlett
Caps
74
Goals
29
Career
1995–2005
7
7
Rank
7
Player
John Moshoeu
Caps
73
Goals
8
Career
1992–2004
Bernard Parker
Bernard Parker
Rank
Bernard Parker
Player
73
Caps
23
Goals
2007–2015
9
9
Rank
9
Player
Delron Buckley
Caps
72
Goals
10
Career
1999–2008
10
10
Rank
10
Player
Lucas Radebe
Caps
70
Goals
2
Career
1992–2003
Rank
Player
Caps
Goals
Career
1
Aaron Mokoena
107
1
1999–2010
2
Itumeleng Khune
91
0
2008–2020
3
Siphiwe Tshabalala
90
12
2006–2017
4
Siyabonga Nomvethe
82
16
1999–2012
5
Benni McCarthy
81
31
1997–2012
6
Shaun Bartlett
74
29
1995–2005
7
John Moshoeu
73
8
1992–2004
Bernard Parker
73
23
2007–2015
9
Delron Buckley
72
10
1999–2008
10
Lucas Radebe
70
2
1992–2003
· Records › Top goalscorers
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Benni McCarthy
Goals
31
Caps
81
Ratio
0.39
Career
1997–2012
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Shaun Bartlett
Goals
29
Caps
74
Ratio
0.38
Career
1995–2005
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Katlego Mphela
Goals
23
Caps
53
Ratio
0.43
Career
2005–2013
Bernard Parker
Bernard Parker
Rank
Bernard Parker
Player
23
Goals
73
Caps
0.32
Ratio
2007–2015
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Phil Masinga
Goals
18
Caps
58
Ratio
0.33
Career
1992–2001
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Percy Tau
Goals
16
Caps
52
Ratio
0.31
Career
2015–present
Siyabonga Nomvethe
Siyabonga Nomvethe
Rank
Siyabonga Nomvethe
Player
16
Goals
82
Caps
0.2
Ratio
1999–2012
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Tokelo Rantie
Goals
13
Caps
41
Ratio
0.32
Career
2012–2017
Sibusiso Zuma
Sibusiso Zuma
Rank
Sibusiso Zuma
Player
13
Goals
67
Caps
0.19
Ratio
1998–2008
10
10
Rank
10
Player
Themba Zwane
Goals
12
Caps
51
Ratio
0.24
Career
2014–present
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Rank
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Player
12
Goals
89
Caps
0.13
Ratio
2006–2017
Rank
Player
Goals
Caps
Ratio
Career
1
Benni McCarthy
31
81
0.39
1997–2012
2
Shaun Bartlett
29
74
0.38
1995–2005
3
Katlego Mphela
23
53
0.43
2005–2013
Bernard Parker
23
73
0.32
2007–2015
5
Phil Masinga
18
58
0.33
1992–2001
6
Percy Tau
16
52
0.31
2015–present
Siyabonga Nomvethe
16
82
0.2
1999–2012
8
Tokelo Rantie
13
41
0.32
2012–2017
Sibusiso Zuma
13
67
0.19
1998–2008
10
Themba Zwane
12
51
0.24
2014–present
Siphiwe Tshabalala
12
89
0.13
2006–2017
· Competitive record › FIFA World Cup
Year
Year
FIFA World Cup record
Year
FIFA World Cup record
Round
FIFA World Cup record
Position
FIFA World Cup record
mw- Pld
FIFA World Cup record
W
FIFA World Cup record
D
FIFA World Cup record
L
FIFA World Cup record
GF
FIFA World Cup record
GA
Col 10
Pld
Qualification record
W
Qualification record
D
Qualification record
L
Qualification record
GF
Qualification record
GA
1930 to 1962
1930 to 1962
FIFA World Cup record
1930 to 1962
FIFA World Cup record
Not a FIFA member
FIFA World Cup record
Not a FIFA member
1966
1966
FIFA World Cup record
1966
FIFA World Cup record
Not admitted
FIFA World Cup record
Not admitted
1970
1970
FIFA World Cup record
1970
FIFA World Cup record
Banned
FIFA World Cup record
Banned
1974
1974
FIFA World Cup record
1974
1978
1978
FIFA World Cup record
1978
1982
1982
FIFA World Cup record
1982
1986
1986
FIFA World Cup record
1986
1990
1990
FIFA World Cup record
1990
1994
1994
FIFA World Cup record
1994
FIFA World Cup record
Did not qualify
FIFA World Cup record
4
FIFA World Cup record
2
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
2
FIFA World Cup record
4
1998
1998
FIFA World Cup record
1998
FIFA World Cup record
Group stage
FIFA World Cup record
24th
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
0
FIFA World Cup record
2
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
6
Col 10
8
Qualification record
6
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
11
Qualification record
3
2002
2002
FIFA World Cup record
2002
FIFA World Cup record
17th
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
5
FIFA World Cup record
5
FIFA World Cup record
8
Col 10
7
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
0
Qualification record
13
Qualification record
3
2006
2006
FIFA World Cup record
2006
FIFA World Cup record
Did not qualify
FIFA World Cup record
10
FIFA World Cup record
5
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
4
FIFA World Cup record
12
FIFA World Cup record
14
2010
2010
FIFA World Cup record
2010
FIFA World Cup record
Group stage
FIFA World Cup record
20th
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
5
Col 10
6
Qualification record
2
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
5
Qualification record
5
2014
2014
FIFA World Cup record
2014
FIFA World Cup record
Did not qualify
FIFA World Cup record
6
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
2
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
12
FIFA World Cup record
5
2018
2018
FIFA World Cup record
2018
FIFA World Cup record
8
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
4
FIFA World Cup record
11
FIFA World Cup record
11
2022
2022
FIFA World Cup record
2022
FIFA World Cup record
6
FIFA World Cup record
4
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
1
FIFA World Cup record
6
FIFA World Cup record
2
2026
2026
FIFA World Cup record
2026
FIFA World Cup record
Qualified
FIFA World Cup record
10
FIFA World Cup record
5
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
2
FIFA World Cup record
14
FIFA World Cup record
9
2030
2030
FIFA World Cup record
2030
FIFA World Cup record
To be determined
FIFA World Cup record
To be determined
2034
2034
FIFA World Cup record
2034
Total
Total
FIFA World Cup record
Total
FIFA World Cup record
Group stage
FIFA World Cup record
4/15
FIFA World Cup record
9
FIFA World Cup record
2
FIFA World Cup record
4
FIFA World Cup record
3
FIFA World Cup record
11
FIFA World Cup record
16
Col 10
66
Qualification record
37
Qualification record
12
Qualification record
17
Qualification record
87
Qualification record
56
FIFA World Cup record
Qualification record
Year
Round
Position
mw- Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
1930 to 1962
Not a FIFA member
Not a FIFA member
1966
Not admitted
Not admitted
1970
Banned
Banned
1974
1978
1982
1986
1990
1994
Did not qualify
4
2
1
1
2
4
1998
Group stage
24th
3
0
2
1
3
6
8
6
1
1
11
3
2002
17th
3
1
1
1
5
5
8
7
1
0
13
3
2006
Did not qualify
10
5
1
4
12
14
2010
Group stage
20th
3
1
1
1
3
5
6
2
1
3
5
5
2014
Did not qualify
6
3
2
1
12
5
2018
8
3
1
4
11
11
2022
6
4
1
1
6
2
2026
Qualified
10
5
3
2
14
9
2030
To be determined
To be determined
2034
Total
Group stage
4/15
9
2
4
3
11
16
66
37
12
17
87
56
· Competitive record › FIFA World Cup
First Match
First Match
South Africa's World Cup record
First Match
South Africa's World Cup record
France  3–0  South Africa (12 June 1998; Marseille, France)
Biggest Win
Biggest Win
South Africa's World Cup record
Biggest Win
South Africa's World Cup record
South Africa  1–0  Slovenia (8 June 2002; Daegu, South Korea) South Africa  2–1  France (22 June 2010; Bloemfontein, South Africa)
Biggest Defeat
Biggest Defeat
South Africa's World Cup record
Biggest Defeat
South Africa's World Cup record
France  3–0  South Africa (12 June 1998; Marseille, France)Uruguay  3–0  South Africa (16 June 2010; Pretoria, South Africa)
Best Result
Best Result
South Africa's World Cup record
Best Result
South Africa's World Cup record
17th place at the 2002 World Cup
Worst Result
Worst Result
South Africa's World Cup record
Worst Result
South Africa's World Cup record
24th place at the 1998 World Cup
South Africa's World Cup record
First Match
France 3–0 South Africa (12 June 1998; Marseille, France)
Biggest Win
South Africa 1–0 Slovenia (8 June 2002; Daegu, South Korea) South Africa 2–1 France (22 June 2010; Bloemfontein, South Africa)
Biggest Defeat
France 3–0 South Africa (12 June 1998; Marseille, France)Uruguay 3–0 South Africa (16 June 2010; Pretoria, South Africa)
Best Result
17th place at the 2002 World Cup
Worst Result
24th place at the 1998 World Cup
· Competitive record › FIFA Confederations Cup
Year
Year
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Year
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Round
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Position
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Pld
FIFA Confederations Cup record
W
FIFA Confederations Cup record
D*
FIFA Confederations Cup record
L
FIFA Confederations Cup record
GF
FIFA Confederations Cup record
GA
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Squad
1992
1992
FIFA Confederations Cup record
1992
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Banned
1995
1995
FIFA Confederations Cup record
1995
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Did not qualify
1997
1997
FIFA Confederations Cup record
1997
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Group stage
FIFA Confederations Cup record
8th
FIFA Confederations Cup record
3
FIFA Confederations Cup record
0
FIFA Confederations Cup record
1
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2
FIFA Confederations Cup record
5
FIFA Confederations Cup record
7
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Squad
1999
1999
FIFA Confederations Cup record
1999
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Did not qualify
2001
2001
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2001
2003
2003
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2003
2005
2005
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2005
2009
2009
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2009
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Fourth place
FIFA Confederations Cup record
4th
FIFA Confederations Cup record
5
FIFA Confederations Cup record
1
FIFA Confederations Cup record
1
FIFA Confederations Cup record
3
FIFA Confederations Cup record
4
FIFA Confederations Cup record
6
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Squad
2013
2013
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2013
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Did not qualify
2017
2017
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2017
Total
Total
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Total
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Fourth place
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2/10
FIFA Confederations Cup record
8
FIFA Confederations Cup record
1
FIFA Confederations Cup record
2
FIFA Confederations Cup record
5
FIFA Confederations Cup record
9
FIFA Confederations Cup record
13
FIFA Confederations Cup record
—
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Year
Round
Position
Pld
W
D*
L
GF
GA
Squad
1992
Banned
1995
Did not qualify
1997
Group stage
8th
3
0
1
2
5
7
Squad
1999
Did not qualify
2001
2003
2005
2009
Fourth place
4th
5
1
1
3
4
6
Squad
2013
Did not qualify
2017
Total
Fourth place
2/10
8
1
2
5
9
13
—
· Competitive record › FIFA Confederations Cup
First Match
First Match
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
First Match
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
South Africa  2–2  Czech Republic (13 December 1997; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
Biggest Win
Biggest Win
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
Biggest Win
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
South Africa  2–0  New Zealand (17 June 2009; Rustenburg, South Africa)
Biggest Defeat
Biggest Defeat
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
Biggest Defeat
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
Spain  2–0  South Africa (20 June 2009; Bloemfontein, South Africa)
Best Result
Best Result
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
Best Result
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
Fourth place at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
Worst Result
Worst Result
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
Worst Result
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
8th place at the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup
South Africa's Confederations Cup record
First Match
South Africa 2–2 Czech Republic (13 December 1997; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
Biggest Win
South Africa 2–0 New Zealand (17 June 2009; Rustenburg, South Africa)
Biggest Defeat
Spain 2–0 South Africa (20 June 2009; Bloemfontein, South Africa)
Best Result
Fourth place at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
Worst Result
8th place at the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup
· Competitive record › Africa Cup of Nations
Year
Year
Africa Cup of Nations record
Year
Africa Cup of Nations record
Round
Africa Cup of Nations record
Position
Africa Cup of Nations record
Pld
Africa Cup of Nations record
W
Africa Cup of Nations record
D
Africa Cup of Nations record
L
Africa Cup of Nations record
GF
Africa Cup of Nations record
GA
Col 10
Pld
Qualification record
W
Qualification record
D
Qualification record
L
Qualification record
GF
Qualification record
GA
1957
1957
Africa Cup of Nations record
1957
Africa Cup of Nations record
Qualified, later disqualified due to apartheid
Africa Cup of Nations record
Qualified, later disqualified
1959
1959
Africa Cup of Nations record
1959
Africa Cup of Nations record
Banned due to apartheid
Africa Cup of Nations record
Banned due to apartheid
1962
1962
Africa Cup of Nations record
1962
1963
1963
Africa Cup of Nations record
1963
1965
1965
Africa Cup of Nations record
1965
1968
1968
Africa Cup of Nations record
1968
1970
1970
Africa Cup of Nations record
1970
1972
1972
Africa Cup of Nations record
1972
1974
1974
Africa Cup of Nations record
1974
1976
1976
Africa Cup of Nations record
1976
1978
1978
Africa Cup of Nations record
1978
1980
1980
Africa Cup of Nations record
1980
1982
1982
Africa Cup of Nations record
1982
1984
1984
Africa Cup of Nations record
1984
1986
1986
Africa Cup of Nations record
1986
1988
1988
Africa Cup of Nations record
1988
1990
1990
Africa Cup of Nations record
1990
1992
1992
Africa Cup of Nations record
1992
1994
1994
Africa Cup of Nations record
1994
Africa Cup of Nations record
Did not qualify
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
Africa Cup of Nations record
10
1996
1996
Africa Cup of Nations record
1996
Africa Cup of Nations record
Champions
Africa Cup of Nations record
1st
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
11
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Col 10
Qualified as hosts
1998
1998
Africa Cup of Nations record
1998
Africa Cup of Nations record
Runners-up
Africa Cup of Nations record
2nd
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
9
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Col 10
Qualified as defending champions
2000
2000
Africa Cup of Nations record
2000
Africa Cup of Nations record
Third place
Africa Cup of Nations record
3rd
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
8
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Col 10
6
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
2
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
10
Qualification record
5
2002
2002
Africa Cup of Nations record
2002
Africa Cup of Nations record
Quarter-finals
Africa Cup of Nations record
6th
Africa Cup of Nations record
4
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Col 10
6
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
0
Qualification record
9
Qualification record
4
2004
2004
Africa Cup of Nations record
2004
Africa Cup of Nations record
Group stage
Africa Cup of Nations record
11th
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
Col 10
4
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
0
Qualification record
6
Qualification record
1
2006
2006
Africa Cup of Nations record
2006
Africa Cup of Nations record
16th
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
Africa Cup of Nations record
10
Col 10
5
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
4
Qualification record
12
Qualification record
14
2008
2008
Africa Cup of Nations record
2008
Africa Cup of Nations record
13th
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Col 10
3
Qualification record
2
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
10
Qualification record
4
2010
2010
Africa Cup of Nations record
2010
Africa Cup of Nations record
Did not qualify
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
2012
2012
Africa Cup of Nations record
2012
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
4
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
2013
2013
Africa Cup of Nations record
2013
Africa Cup of Nations record
Quarter-finals
Africa Cup of Nations record
6th
Africa Cup of Nations record
4
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Col 10
Qualified as hosts
2015
2015
Africa Cup of Nations record
2015
Africa Cup of Nations record
Group stage
Africa Cup of Nations record
15th
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Col 10
6
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
0
Qualification record
9
Qualification record
3
2017
2017
Africa Cup of Nations record
2017
Africa Cup of Nations record
Did not qualify
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
4
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
8
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
2019
2019
Africa Cup of Nations record
2019
Africa Cup of Nations record
Quarter-finals
Africa Cup of Nations record
7th
Africa Cup of Nations record
5
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
4
Col 10
6
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
0
Qualification record
11
Qualification record
2
2021
2021
Africa Cup of Nations record
2021
Africa Cup of Nations record
Did not qualify
Africa Cup of Nations record
6
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
8
Africa Cup of Nations record
7
2023
2023
Africa Cup of Nations record
2023
Africa Cup of Nations record
Third place
Africa Cup of Nations record
3rd
Africa Cup of Nations record
7
Africa Cup of Nations record
2
Africa Cup of Nations record
4
Africa Cup of Nations record
1
Africa Cup of Nations record
7
Africa Cup of Nations record
3
Col 10
4
Qualification record
3
Qualification record
1
Qualification record
0
Qualification record
7
Qualification record
3
2025
2025
Africa Cup of Nations record
2025
Africa Cup of Nations record
Group stage
Africa Cup of Nations record
TBD
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Africa Cup of Nations record
0
Col 10
6
Qualification record
4
Qualification record
2
Qualification record
0
Qualification record
16
Qualification record
5
2027
2027
Africa Cup of Nations record
2027
Africa Cup of Nations record
To be determined
Africa Cup of Nations record
To be determined
2029
2029
Africa Cup of Nations record
2029
Total
Total
Africa Cup of Nations record
Total
Africa Cup of Nations record
1 Title
Africa Cup of Nations record
12/35
Africa Cup of Nations record
50
Africa Cup of Nations record
18
Africa Cup of Nations record
16
Africa Cup of Nations record
16
Africa Cup of Nations record
55
Africa Cup of Nations record
48
Col 10
84
Qualification record
39
Qualification record
29
Qualification record
16
Qualification record
120
Qualification record
71
Africa Cup of Nations record
Qualification record
Year
Round
Position
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
1957
Qualified, later disqualified due to apartheid
Qualified, later disqualified
1959
Banned due to apartheid
Banned due to apartheid
1962
1963
1965
1968
1970
1972
1974
1976
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
Did not qualify
6
1
2
3
5
10
1996
Champions
1st
6
5
0
1
11
2
Qualified as hosts
1998
Runners-up
2nd
6
3
2
1
9
6
Qualified as defending champions
2000
Third place
3rd
6
3
2
1
8
6
6
3
2
1
10
5
2002
Quarter-finals
6th
4
1
2
1
3
3
6
3
3
0
9
4
2004
Group stage
11th
3
1
1
1
3
5
4
3
1
0
6
1
2006
16th
3
0
0
3
0
5
10
5
1
4
12
14
2008
13th
3
0
2
1
3
5
6
3
2
1
10
4
2010
Did not qualify
6
2
1
3
5
5
2012
6
2
3
1
4
2
2013
Quarter-finals
6th
4
1
2
1
5
3
Qualified as hosts
2015
Group stage
15th
3
0
1
2
3
6
6
3
3
0
9
3
2017
Did not qualify
6
1
4
1
8
6
2019
Quarter-finals
7th
5
2
0
3
3
4
6
3
3
0
11
2
2021
Did not qualify
6
3
1
2
8
7
2023
Third place
3rd
7
2
4
1
7
3
4
3
1
0
7
3
2025
Group stage
TBD
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
4
2
0
16
5
2027
To be determined
To be determined
2029
Total
1 Title
12/35
50
18
16
16
55
48
84
39
29
16
120
71
· Competitive record › Africa Cup of Nations
First Match
First Match
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
First Match
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
South Africa 3–0 Cameroon  (13 January 1996; Johannesburg, South Africa)
Biggest Win
Biggest Win
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
Biggest Win
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
South Africa 4–0 Namibia  (21 January 2024; Korhogo, Ivory Coast)
Biggest Defeat
Biggest Defeat
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
Biggest Defeat
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
Nigeria 4–0 South Africa  (31 January 2004; Monastir, Tunisia)
Best Result
Best Result
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
Best Result
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
Champions in 1996
Worst Result
Worst Result
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
Worst Result
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
Group stage in (2004, 2006, 2008 and 2015)
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations record
First Match
South Africa 3–0 Cameroon (13 January 1996; Johannesburg, South Africa)
Biggest Win
South Africa 4–0 Namibia (21 January 2024; Korhogo, Ivory Coast)
Biggest Defeat
Nigeria 4–0 South Africa (31 January 2004; Monastir, Tunisia)
Best Result
Champions in 1996
Worst Result
Group stage in (2004, 2006, 2008 and 2015)
· Head-to-head record
Algeria
Algeria
Opponent
Algeria
GP
5
W
1
D
3
L
1
GF
4
GA
5
GD
−1
win %
25.00%
Andorra
Andorra
Opponent
Andorra
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
1
GA
1
GD
−0
win %
0.00%
Angola
Angola
Opponent
Angola
GP
15
W
8
D
6
L
1
GF
18
GA
10
GD
+8
win %
53.33%
Argentina
Argentina
Opponent
Argentina
GP
2
W
0
D
1
L
1
GF
1
GA
3
GD
−2
win %
0.00%
Australia
Australia
Opponent
Australia
GP
21
W
11
D
4
L
6
GF
47
GA
27
GD
+20
win %
52.38%
Benin
Benin
Opponent
Benin
GP
3
W
3
D
0
L
0
GF
6
GA
1
GD
+5
win %
100.00%
Bolivia
Bolivia
Opponent
Bolivia
GP
1
W
0
D
0
L
1
GF
0
GA
1
GD
−1
win %
0.00%
Botswana
Botswana
Opponent
Botswana
GP
17
W
12
D
6
L
0
GF
28
GA
9
GD
+19
win %
70.58%
Brazil
Brazil
Opponent
Brazil
GP
5
W
0
D
0
L
5
GF
3
GA
12
GD
−9
win %
0.00%
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Opponent
Bulgaria
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
1
GA
1
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Opponent
Burkina Faso
GP
9
W
5
D
3
L
1
GF
14
GA
6
GD
+8
win %
55.56%
Burundi
Burundi
Opponent
Burundi
GP
2
W
2
D
0
L
0
GF
4
GA
0
GD
+4
win %
100.00%
Cameroon
Cameroon
Opponent
Cameroon
GP
9
W
3
D
5
L
1
GF
14
GA
10
GD
+4
win %
33.33%
Canada
Canada
Opponent
Canada
GP
1
W
1
D
0
L
0
GF
2
GA
0
GD
+2
win %
100.00%
Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Opponent
Cape Verde
GP
6
W
2
D
2
L
2
GF
6
GA
6
GD
0
win %
33.33%
Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Opponent
Central African Republic
GP
2
W
2
D
0
L
0
GF
5
GA
0
GD
+5
win %
100.00%
Chad
Chad
Opponent
Chad
GP
2
W
2
D
0
L
0
GF
7
GA
0
GD
+7
win %
100.00%
Chile
Chile
Opponent
Chile
GP
1
W
0
D
0
L
1
GF
0
GA
2
GD
−2
win %
0.00%
Colombia
Colombia
Opponent
Colombia
GP
1
W
1
D
0
L
0
GF
2
GA
1
GD
+1
win %
100.00%
Congo
Congo
Opponent
Congo
GP
12
W
6
D
5
L
1
GF
14
GA
5
GD
+9
win %
50.00%
Comoros
Comoros
Opponent
Comoros
GP
3
W
2
D
1
L
0
GF
4
GA
1
GD
+3
win %
66.67%
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Opponent
Costa Rica
GP
2
W
2
D
0
L
0
GF
3
GA
1
GD
+2
win %
100.00%
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Opponent
Czech Republic
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
2
GA
2
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Denmark
Denmark
Opponent
Denmark
GP
3
W
1
D
2
L
0
GF
3
GA
2
GD
+1
win %
33.33%
DR Congo
DR Congo
Opponent
DR Congo
GP
8
W
5
D
2
L
1
GF
9
GA
5
GD
+4
win %
71.43%
Ecuador
Ecuador
Opponent
Ecuador
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Egypt
Egypt
Opponent
Egypt
GP
12
W
7
D
1
L
4
GF
11
GA
8
GD
+3
win %
58.33
England
England
Opponent
England
GP
2
W
0
D
0
L
2
GF
2
GA
4
GD
−2
win %
0.00%
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Opponent
Equatorial Guinea
GP
3
W
2
D
1
L
0
GF
5
GA
1
GD
+4
win %
66.67%
Eswatini
Eswatini
Opponent
Eswatini
GP
12
W
10
D
2
L
0
GF
29
GA
7
GD
+22
win %
83.33%
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Opponent
Ethiopia
GP
4
W
2
D
1
L
1
GF
5
GA
4
GD
−1
win %
50.00%
France
France
Opponent
France
GP
4
W
1
D
1
L
3
GF
3
GA
11
GD
−8
win %
25.00%
Gabon
Gabon
Opponent
Gabon
GP
4
W
3
D
0
L
1
GF
10
GA
3
GD
+7
win %
75.00%
Gambia
Gambia
Opponent
Gambia
GP
2
W
1
D
1
L
0
GF
4
GA
0
GD
0
win %
50.00%
Georgia
Georgia
Opponent
Georgia
GP
1
W
0
D
0
L
1
GF
1
GA
4
GD
−3
win %
0.00%
Germany
Germany
Opponent
Germany
GP
4
W
0
D
1
L
3
GF
2
GA
9
GD
−7
win %
0.00%
Ghana
Ghana
Opponent
Ghana
GP
15
W
5
D
5
L
5
GF
13
GA
13
GD
0
win %
35.71
Guatemala
Guatemala
Opponent
Guatemala
GP
2
W
1
D
1
L
0
GF
6
GA
1
GD
+5
win %
35.71
Guinea
Guinea
Opponent
Guinea
GP
3
W
0
D
1
L
2
GF
0
GA
3
GD
−3
win %
0.00%
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Opponent
Guinea-Bissau
GP
1
W
1
D
0
L
0
GF
3
GA
1
GD
+2
win %
100.00%
Honduras
Honduras
Opponent
Honduras
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
1
GA
1
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Iceland
Iceland
Opponent
Iceland
GP
3
W
0
D
1
L
2
GF
2
GA
6
GD
−4
win %
0.00%
Indonesia
Indonesia
Opponent
Indonesia
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
2
GA
2
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Iraq
Iraq
Opponent
Iraq
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Israel
Israel
Opponent
Israel
GP
1
W
1
D
0
L
0
GF
2
GA
1
GD
+1
win %
100.00%
Italy
Italy
Opponent
Italy
GP
2
W
0
D
0
L
2
GF
0
GA
3
GD
−3
win %
0.00%
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast
Opponent
Ivory Coast
GP
8
W
2
D
5
L
1
GF
7
GA
5
GD
+2
win %
25.00
Jamaica
Jamaica
Opponent
Jamaica
GP
5
W
1
D
4
L
0
GF
6
GA
4
GD
+2
win %
20.00%
Japan
Japan
Opponent
Japan
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Kenya
Kenya
Opponent
Kenya
GP
4
W
3
D
1
L
0
GF
6
GA
2
GD
+4
win %
75.00%
Lesotho
Lesotho
Opponent
Lesotho
GP
15
W
9
D
4
L
2
GF
27
GA
10
GD
+17
win %
60.00
Liberia
Liberia
Opponent
Liberia
GP
4
W
2
D
2
L
0
GF
7
GA
5
GD
+2
win %
50.00%
Libya
Libya
Opponent
Libya
GP
2
W
1
D
1
L
0
GF
2
GA
1
GD
+1
win %
50.00%
Madagascar
Madagascar
Opponent
Madagascar
GP
6
W
4
D
2
L
0
GF
5
GA
0
GD
+5
win %
66.67%
Malawi
Malawi
Opponent
Malawi
GP
14
W
9
D
4
L
1
GF
20
GA
5
GD
+15
win %
64.28%
Mali
Mali
Opponent
Mali
GP
6
W
2
D
2
L
2
GF
7
GA
7
GD
0
win %
40.00%
Malta
Malta
Opponent
Malta
GP
1
W
1
D
0
L
0
GF
1
GA
0
GD
+1
win %
100.00%
Mauritania
Mauritania
Opponent
Mauritania
GP
2
W
0
D
1
L
1
GF
2
GA
4
GD
−2
win %
0.00%
Mauritius
Mauritius
Opponent
Mauritius
GP
14
W
10
D
3
L
1
GF
24
GA
5
GD
+19
win %
71.42%
Mexico
Mexico
Opponent
Mexico
GP
4
W
1
D
1
L
2
GF
5
GA
10
GD
−5
win %
25.00%
Morocco
Morocco
Opponent
Morocco
GP
9
W
4
D
3
L
2
GF
14
GA
10
GD
+4
win %
37.50%
Mozambique
Mozambique
Opponent
Mozambique
GP
9
W
7
D
2
L
0
GF
19
GA
6
GD
+13
win %
77.78%
Namibia
Namibia
Opponent
Namibia
GP
12
W
7
D
4
L
1
GF
22
GA
9
GD
+9
win %
54.54%
Netherlands
Netherlands
Opponent
Netherlands
GP
2
W
0
D
0
L
2
GF
1
GA
4
GD
−3
win %
0.00%
New Zealand
New Zealand
Opponent
New Zealand
GP
6
W
5
D
1
L
0
GF
26
GA
9
GD
+17
win %
83.00%
Niger
Niger
Opponent
Niger
GP
2
W
1
D
0
L
1
GF
3
GA
2
GD
+1
win %
50.00%
Nigeria
Nigeria
Opponent
Nigeria
GP
18
W
2
D
8
L
8
GF
13
GA
28
GD
−15
win %
11.11%
North Korea
North Korea
Opponent
North Korea
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
0
GA
0
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Opponent
Northern Ireland
GP
1
W
0
D
0
L
1
GF
1
GA
2
GD
−1
win %
0.00%
Norway
Norway
Opponent
Norway
GP
3
W
1
D
0
L
2
GF
2
GA
3
GD
−1
win %
33.33%
Panama
Panama
Opponent
Panama
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
1
GA
1
GD
0
win %
0.00%
Paraguay
Paraguay
Opponent
Paraguay
GP
4
W
1
D
3
L
0
GF
7
GA
4
GD
+3
win %
25.00%
Poland
Poland
Opponent
Poland
GP
2
W
1
D
0
L
1
GF
1
GA
1
GD
0
win %
50.00%
Portugal
Portugal
Opponent
Portugal
GP
2
W
0
D
0
L
2
GF
1
GA
5
GD
−4
win %
0.00%
Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Opponent
Republic of Ireland
GP
2
W
0
D
0
L
2
GF
1
GA
3
GD
−2
win %
0.00%
Rwanda
Rwanda
Opponent
Rwanda
GP
2
W
1
D
0
L
1
GF
3
GA
2
GD
+1
win %
50.00%
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Opponent
Saudi Arabia
GP
4
W
1
D
2
L
1
GF
3
GA
3
GD
0
win %
25.00%
Scotland
Scotland
Opponent
Scotland
GP
2
W
1
D
0
L
1
GF
2
GA
1
GD
+1
win %
50.00%
Senegal
Senegal
Opponent
Senegal
GP
10
W
2
D
4
L
4
GF
10
GA
13
GD
−3
win %
20.00%
Serbia
Serbia
Opponent
Serbia
GP
1
W
0
D
0
L
1
GF
1
GA
3
GD
−2
win %
0.00%
Seychelles
Seychelles
Opponent
Seychelles
GP
3
W
2
D
1
L
0
GF
9
GA
0
GD
+9
win %
66.67%
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Opponent
Sierra Leone
GP
4
W
1
D
3
L
1
GF
4
GA
1
GD
−1
win %
0.00%
Slovenia
Slovenia
Opponent
Slovenia
GP
1
W
1
D
0
L
0
GF
1
GA
0
GD
+1
win %
100.00%
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe
Opponent
São Tomé and Príncipe
GP
2
W
2
D
0
L
0
GF
6
GA
2
GD
+4
win %
100.00%
South Sudan
South Sudan
Opponent
South Sudan
GP
2
W
2
D
0
L
0
GF
6
GA
2
GD
+4
win %
100.00%
Spain
Spain
Opponent
Spain
GP
4
W
1
D
0
L
3
GF
5
GA
8
GD
−3
win %
25.00%
Sudan
Sudan
Opponent
Sudan
GP
4
W
3
D
0
L
1
GF
6
GA
1
GD
+5
win %
100.00%
Sweden
Sweden
Opponent
Sweden
GP
2
W
1
D
0
L
1
GF
1
GA
3
GD
−2
win %
50.00%
Tanzania
Tanzania
Opponent
Tanzania
GP
4
W
1
D
2
L
1
GF
2
GA
2
GD
0
win %
25.00%
Thailand
Thailand
Opponent
Thailand
GP
1
W
1
D
0
L
0
GF
4
GA
0
GD
+4
win %
100.00%
Togo
Togo
Opponent
Togo
GP
1
W
0
D
1
L
0
GF
1
GA
1
GD
0
win %
0%
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Opponent
Trinidad and Tobago
GP
2
W
1
D
0
L
1
GF
2
GA
3
GD
−1
win %
50.00%
Tunisia
Tunisia
Opponent
Tunisia
GP
7
W
2
D
2
L
3
GF
7
GA
9
GD
−2
win %
28.57%
Turkey
Turkey
Opponent
Turkey
GP
1
W
1
D
0
L
0
GF
2
GA
0
GD
+2
win %
100.00%
Uganda
Uganda
Opponent
Uganda
GP
7
W
5
D
2
L
0
GF
13
GA
8
GD
+5
win %
71.42%
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Opponent
United Arab Emirates
GP
1
W
0
D
0
L
1
GF
0
GA
1
GD
−1
win %
0.00%
Uruguay
Uruguay
Opponent
Uruguay
GP
3
W
0
D
1
L
2
GF
3
GA
7
GD
−4
win %
0.00%
United States
United States
Opponent
United States
GP
3
W
0
D
0
L
3
GF
0
GA
6
GD
−6
win %
0.00%
Zambia
Zambia
Opponent
Zambia
GP
24
W
7
D
9
L
8
GF
25
GA
26
GD
−1
win %
29.17%
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Opponent
Zimbabwe
GP
17
W
8
D
3
L
6
GF
27
GA
16
GD
+11
win %
47.05%
Total
Total
Opponent
Total
GP
450
W
205
D
133
L
112
GF
624
GA
426
GD
+198
win %
45.56%
Opponent
GP
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
win %
Algeria
5
1
3
1
4
5
−1
25.00%
Andorra
1
0
1
0
1
1
−0
0.00%
Angola
15
8
6
1
18
10
+8
53.33%
Argentina
2
0
1
1
1
3
−2
0.00%
Australia
21
11
4
6
47
27
+20
52.38%
Benin
3
3
0
0
6
1
+5
100.00%
Bolivia
1
0
0
1
0
1
−1
0.00%
Botswana
17
12
6
0
28
9
+19
70.58%
Brazil
5
0
0
5
3
12
−9
0.00%
Bulgaria
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0.00%
Burkina Faso
9
5
3
1
14
6
+8
55.56%
Burundi
2
2
0
0
4
0
+4
100.00%
Cameroon
9
3
5
1
14
10
+4
33.33%
Canada
1
1
0
0
2
0
+2
100.00%
Cape Verde
6
2
2
2
6
6
0
33.33%
Central African Republic
2
2
0
0
5
0
+5
100.00%
Chad
2
2
0
0
7
0
+7
100.00%
Chile
1
0
0
1
0
2
−2
0.00%
Colombia
1
1
0
0
2
1
+1
100.00%
Congo
12
6
5
1
14
5
+9
50.00%
Comoros
3
2
1
0
4
1
+3
66.67%
Costa Rica
2
2
0
0
3
1
+2
100.00%
Czech Republic
1
0
1
0
2
2
0
0.00%
Denmark
3
1
2
0
3
2
+1
33.33%
DR Congo
8
5
2
1
9
5
+4
71.43%
Ecuador
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Egypt
12
7
1
4
11
8
+3
58.33
England
2
0
0
2
2
4
−2
0.00%
Equatorial Guinea
3
2
1
0
5
1
+4
66.67%
Eswatini
12
10
2
0
29
7
+22
83.33%
Ethiopia
4
2
1
1
5
4
−1
50.00%
France
4
1
1
3
3
11
−8
25.00%
Gabon
4
3
0
1
10
3
+7
75.00%
Gambia
2
1
1
0
4
0
0
50.00%
Georgia
1
0
0
1
1
4
−3
0.00%
Germany
4
0
1
3
2
9
−7
0.00%
Ghana
15
5
5
5
13
13
0
35.71
Guatemala
2
1
1
0
6
1
+5
35.71
Guinea
3
0
1
2
0
3
−3
0.00%
Guinea-Bissau
1
1
0
0
3
1
+2
100.00%
Honduras
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0.00%
Iceland
3
0
1
2
2
6
−4
0.00%
Indonesia
1
0
1
0
2
2
0
0.00%
Iraq
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Israel
1
1
0
0
2
1
+1
100.00%
Italy
2
0
0
2
0
3
−3
0.00%
Ivory Coast
8
2
5
1
7
5
+2
25.00
Jamaica
5
1
4
0
6
4
+2
20.00%
Japan
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0.00%
· Head-to-head record › By Federation
AFC
AFC
Name
AFC
Pld
31
Win
12
Draw
10
Loss
9
GF
54
GA
31
GD
+23
Win%
40.00%
CAF
CAF
Name
CAF
Pld
344
Win
173
Draw
101
Loss
62
GF
478
GA
265
GD
+213
Win%
50.29%
CONCACAF
CONCACAF
Name
CONCACAF
Pld
20
Win
6
Draw
8
Loss
6
GF
26
GA
27
GD
−1
Win%
30.00%
CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL
Name
CONMEBOL
Pld
19
Win
3
Draw
6
Loss
10
GF
18
GA
30
GD
−12
Win%
15.78%
OFC
OFC
Name
OFC
Pld
6
Win
5
Draw
1
Loss
0
GF
26
GA
9
GD
+17
Win%
83.00%
UEFA
UEFA
Name
UEFA
Pld
46
Win
10
Draw
7
Loss
29
GF
37
GA
71
GD
−34
Win%
21.73%
Total
Total
Name
Total
Pld
466
Win
212
Draw
140
Loss
114
GF
642
GA
433
GD
+209
Win%
45.49%
Name
Pld
Win
Draw
Loss
GF
GA
GD
Win%
AFC
31
12
10
9
54
31
+23
40.00%
CAF
344
173
101
62
478
265
+213
50.29%
CONCACAF
20
6
8
6
26
27
−1
30.00%
CONMEBOL
19
3
6
10
18
30
−12
15.78%
OFC
6
5
1
0
26
9
+17
83.00%
UEFA
46
10
7
29
37
71
−34
21.73%
Total
466
212
140
114
642
433
+209
45.49%
· Honours › Summary
CAF African Cup of Nations
CAF African Cup of Nations
Competition
CAF African Cup of Nations
Col 2
1
Col 3
1
Col 4
2
Total
4
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
Competition
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
Col 2
1
Col 3
0
Col 4
0
Total
1
Total
Total
Competition
Total
Col 2
2
Col 3
1
Col 4
2
Total
5
Competition
Total
CAF African Cup of Nations
1
1
2
4
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
1
0
0
1
Total
2
1
2
5

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  52. "Another own goal for SABC"
    http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/BafanaBafana/Another-own-goal-for-SABC-20101010
  53. "SA FREE CHANNEL WINS 2002 WORLD CUP RIGHTS"
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  55. @BafanaBafana
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  56. RSSSF
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