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Namibia

Nickname(s)| Namibia Warriors
Association| Namibia Football Association (NFA)
Confederation| CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation| COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach| Collin Benjamin
Captain| Peter Shalulile
Most caps| Denzil Haoseb (83)
Top scorer| Peter Shalulile (16)
Home stadium| Independence Stadium
FIFA code| NAM

First colours

Second colours

Third colours

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FIFA ranking
Current|  113  8 (24 October 2024)[1]
Highest| 68 (November 1998)
Lowest| 167 (July 2006)
First international
South-West Africa 0–1 Angola
(Namibia; 16 May 1989)
Biggest win
Namibia 6–0 Botswana
(Windhoek, Namibia; 25 August 1996)
Namibia 8–2 Benin
(Windhoek, Namibia; 15 July 2000)
Biggest defeat
Egypt 7–1 Namibia
(Cairo, Egypt; 8 November 1996)
Egypt 8–2 Namibia
(Alexandria, Egypt; 13 July 2001)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances| 4 (first in 1998)
Best result| Round of 16 (2023)
African Nations Championship
Appearances| 2 (first in 2018)
Best result| Quarter-finals (2018)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances| 19 (first in 1997)
Best result| Champions (2015)

Medal record

COSAFA Cup
| 2015 South Africa |
| 1997 Southern Africa |
| 1999 Southern Africa |
| 2024 South Africa |

The Namibia national football team represents Namibia in men's international football and is controlled by the Namibia Football Association.[3] They have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but have made four appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations. The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).

## History

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Namibia played its first international under the name South-West Africa on 16 May 1989 at home against neighbouring Angola and lost 1–0. On 23 March 1990, only two days after gaining independence from South Africa, they hosted neighbour Zimbabwe and lost 5–1. On 7 June, they lost a home friendly 2–1 to Mauritius. Namibia's next contests were played in Lesotho, where they lost 2–0 to their hosts on 1 August 1992, but gained their first ever draw in a 2–2 tie against the same opposition the very next day. Namibia's first win came on 1 July 1994 in a 1–0 victory away over Botswana in a friendly. On 17 May 1998, Namibia played their first match outside of Africa and against non-African opposition, losing 2–1 in a friendly in France against Saudi Arabia.[4]

Namibia has made four appearances in the African Cup of Nations, going out in the first round in their first three competitions and going out in the Round of 16 in their fourth competition. In 1998, Namibia lost to Ivory Coast 4–3 and drew Angola 3–3 before losing to South Africa 4–1. In 2008, Namibia lost to Morocco 5–1 and to Ghana 1–0 but drew Guinea 1–1 in their last match. In 2019, they lost all their group games scoring only a single goal. They lost to Morocco 1–0, and suffered the same loss to South Africa before losing to Ivory Coast 4–1.[citation needed]

The most capped player of the Brave Warriors is defender Denzil with 83 caps while Daniel Lombe is the all-time top goal scorer with 16 goals. He reached this milestone in a 1–1 draw against Cameroon in the AFCON qualifiers at Yaoundé on 24 March 2023.[5][6]

Namibia reached the Round of 16 for the first time in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they lost 3–0 against Angola.

## Results and fixtures

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Main article: Namibia national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Win Draw Loss Fixture

### 2023

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Equatorial Guinea v  Namibia 15 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Equatorial Guinea | 0–3
Awarded[a]|  Namibia | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

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* Nsue 67'

| Report |  | Stadium: Estadio de Malabo
Referee: Ali Sabilla (Uganda)

São Tomé and Príncipe v  Namibia 21 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  São Tomé and Príncipe | 0–2|  Namibia | Agadir, Morocco

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17:00 UTC+1 |  | Report |

* Tjiueza 9'
* Mateus 75' (o.g.)

| Stadium: Agadir Stadium
Referee: Ousmane Diakate (Mali)

### 2024

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Ghana v  Namibia 8 January Friendly|  Ghana | 0–0|  Namibia | Kumasi, Ghana

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20:00 UTC±0 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Baba Yara Stadium
Referee: Charles Benle Bulu (Ghana)

Tunisia v  Namibia 16 January 2023 AFCON GS|  Tunisia | 0–1|  Namibia | Korhogo, Ivory Coast

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17:00 UTC±0 |  | Report | Hotto 88' | Stadium: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium
Attendance: 13,991
Referee: Omar Abdulkadir Artan (Somalia)

South Africa v  Namibia 21 January 2023 AFCON GS|  South Africa | 4–0|  Namibia | Korhogo, Ivory Coast

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* Tau 14' (pen.)
* Zwane 25', 40'
* Maseko 75'

| Report |  | Stadium: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium
Attendance: 9,304
Referee: Youcef Gamouh (Algeria)

Namibia v  Mali 24 January 2023 AFCON GS|  Namibia | 0–0|  Mali | San-Pédro, Ivory Coast

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17:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Laurent Pokou Stadium
Attendance: 15,231
Referee: Samuel Uwikunda (Rwanda)

Angola v  Namibia 27 January 2023 AFCON R16|  Angola | 3–0|  Namibia | Bouaké, Ivory Coast

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* Dala 38', 42'
* Mabululu 66'

| Report |  | Stadium: Stade de la Paix, Bouaké
Attendance: 28,663
Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)

Lesotho v  Namibia 1 June Friendly|  Lesotho | 1–1|  Namibia |

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Namibia v  Liberia 5 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Namibia | 1–1|  Liberia | Johannesburg, South Africa

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18:00 UTC+2 |

* Karuuombe 8'

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* Sackor 65'

| Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Messie Jessie Oved Nkounkou Mvoutou (Congo)

Namibia v  Tunisia 9 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Namibia | 0–0|  Tunisia | Johannesburg, South Africa

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21:00 UTC+2 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)

Angola v  Namibia 28 June 2024 COSAFA Cup|  Angola | 0–0|  Namibia | Gqeberha

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18:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Namibia v  Lesotho 1 July 2024 COSAFA Cup|  Namibia | 2–1|  Lesotho | Gqeberha

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* Kamberipa 38'
* Muzeu 69'

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* Mokhachane 54'

| Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium

Namibia v  Seychelles 3 July 2024 COSAFA Cup|  Namibia | 3–1|  Seychelles | Gqeberha

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* Muzeu 11' (pen.), 81'
* Kulula 48'

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* Labrosse 87'

| Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium

Mozambique v  Namibia 5 July 2024 COSAFA Cup Semi-final|  Mozambique | 0–0
(2–4 p)|  Namibia | Gqeberha, South Africa

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18:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
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* Domingos
* Carrelo
* Dário
* Maestro

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* Muzeu
* Hambira
* Kasume
* Petrus

Angola v  Namibia 7 July 2024 COSAFA Cup F|  Angola | 5–0|  Namibia | Gqeberha, South Africa

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* Bondo 12'
* Depú 44' (pen.)
* Vidinho 58', 68'
* Keliano 70'

| Report |  | Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Lesotho v  Namibia 26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) 2024 African Nations Championship qualification|  Lesotho | 1–0|  Namibia | Bloemfontein (South Africa)

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* Kalake 22'

| Report |  | Stadium: Free State Stadium

Namibia v  Lesotho 3 November 2024 (2024-11-03) 2024 African Nations Championship qualification|  Namibia | v|  Lesotho |

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## Coaching history

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Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

* Eric Muinjo (1992–1993)
* Shepherd Murape (1994–1995)
* Ruston Mogane (1997–1998)
* Mlungisi Ngubane (1998)
* Seth Boois (1998–1999)
* Heinz-Peter Überjahn (1999)
* Herman Katjiuongua (2000)
* Lucky Richter (2000)
* Ted Dumitru (2000–2003)
* Shepherd Murape (2004)
* Ben Bamfuchile (2006–2007)
* Arie Schans (2007–2008)
* Tom Saintfiet (2008–2010)
* Brian Isaacs (2010–2011)
* Bernard Kaanjuka (2011–2013)
* Roger Palmgren (2013)
* Ricardo Mannetti (2013–2015)
* Fillemon Kanalelo (2015)
* Ricardo Mannetti (2015–2019)
* Bobby Samaria (2019–2021)
* Collin Benjamin (2022–present)

## Players

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### Current squad

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The following players were called up to the 2024 COSAFA Cup.[8]

Caps and goals correct as of 28 June 2024, after the match against Angola.

No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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| 1GK | Kamaijanda Ndisiro |  (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 (age 24) | 6  | 0  |  African Stars
| 1GK | Jonas Mateus |  (1996-02-10) 10 February 1996 (age 28) | 0  | 0  |  Ongos Valley
| 1GK | Branco Rukoro |  (2005-05-01) 1 May 2005 (age 19) | 0  | 0  |  Desert Rollers

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| 2DF | Aprocius Petrus |  (1999-10-09) 9 October 1999 (age 25) | 36  | 0  |  Cape Town City
| 2DF | Ivan Kamberipa |  (1994-02-03) 3 February 1994 (age 30) | 35  | 0  |  Orapa United
| 2DF | Charles Hambira |  (1990-06-03) 3 June 1990 (age 34) | 32  | 3  |  African Stars
| 2DF | Erasmus Ikeinge |  (1995-02-08) 8 February 1995 (age 29) | 4  | 0  |  Khomas NAMPOL
| 2DF | Ndjiraeree Maharero |  (1994-05-28) 28 May 1994 (age 30) | 2  | 0  |  African Stars
| 2DF | Arend Abubakir |  (2002-03-17) 17 March 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Blue Waters
| 2DF | Tuli Nashixwa |  (2002-05-23) 23 May 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Ramblers

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| 3MF | Edmund Kambanda |  (1993-02-25) 25 February 1993 (age 31) | 10  | 1  |  African Stars
| 3MF | Romeo Kasume |  (1997-10-21) 21 October 1997 (age 27) | 7  | 0  |  Liria Prizren
| 3MF | Paulus Amutenya |  (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 (age 22) | 6  | 0  |  UNAM
| 3MF | Tjipe Karuuombe |  (2001-09-21) 21 September 2001 (age 23) | 4  | 1  |  Dinamo Tblisi
| 3MF | Simon Elago |  (2002-10-07) 7 October 2002 (age 22) | 2  | 0  |  Tura Magic
| 3MF | Fares Haidula |  (1993-10-17) 17 October 1993 (age 31) | 2  | 0  |  Eeshoke Chula Chula
| 3MF | Ben Richard Namib |  (1999-08-20) 20 August 1999 (age 25) | 2  | 0  |  Khomas NAMPOL
| 3MF | Lawrence Doeseb |  (2003-06-04) 4 June 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Life Fighters
| 3MF | Moses Shidolo |  (1998-05-20) 20 May 1998 (age 26) | 1  | 0  |  Eeshoke Chula Chula
| 3MF | Dawid Ndeunyema |  (2002-08-22) 22 August 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Blue Waters

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| 4FW | Bethuel Muzeu |  (2000-02-22) 22 February 2000 (age 24) | 17  | 1  |  Black Leopards
| 4FW | Erastus Kulula |  (1997-02-27) 27 February 1997 (age 27) | 3  | 0  |  Liria Prizren
| 4FW | George Frans |  (1998-11-01) 1 November 1998 (age 26) | 0  | 0  |  Khomas NAMPOL

### Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up for Namibia in the last 12 months.

Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club  | Latest call-up

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GK | Lloyd Kazapua |  (1989-03-25) 25 March 1989 (age 35) | 43  | 0  |  Chippa United | v.  Tunisia; 9 June 2024
GK | Edward Maova |  (1994-09-05) 5 September 1994 (age 30) | 13  | 0  |  University of Pretoria | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
GK | Immanuel Immanuel |  (1990-12-02) 2 December 1990 (age 33) | 0  | 0  |  Blue Waters | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

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DF | Riaan Hanamub |  (1995-02-08) 8 February 1995 (age 29) | 46  | 0  |  AmaZulu | v.  Tunisia; 9 June 2024
DF | Denzil Haoseb |  (1991-02-25) 25 February 1991 (age 33) | 83  | 0  |  Khomas NAMPOL | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF | Ananias Gebhardt |  (1988-09-08) 8 September 1988 (age 36) | 65  | 2  |  Baroka | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF | Ryan Nyambe |  (1997-12-03) 3 December 1997 (age 26) | 18  | 0  |  Derby County | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF | Kennedy Amutenya |  (1996-07-15) 15 July 1996 (age 28) | 15  | 0  |  Gaborone United | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF | Lubeni Haukongo |  (2000-09-24) 24 September 2000 (age 24) | 7  | 0  |  Cape Town Spurs | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF | Steven Damaseb |  (2002-10-11) 11 October 2002 (age 22) | 4  | 0  |  Blue Waters | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF | Given Mutuezu |  (1997-03-21) 21 March 1997 (age 27) | 0  | 0  |  Mighty Gunners | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

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MF | Edmar Kamatuka |  (2002-07-26) 26 July 2002 (age 22) | 7  | 0  |  UNAM | v.  Tunisia; 9 June 2024
MF | Petrus Shitembi |  (1992-05-11) 11 May 1992 (age 32) | 79  | 4  |  Kuching City | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF | Marcel Papama |  (1996-04-28) 28 April 1996 (age 28) | 34  | 1  |  Jwaneng Galaxy | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF | Joslin Kamatuka |  (1991-07-27) 27 July 1991 (age 33) | 26  | 3  |  Maritzburg United | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF | Wendell Rudath |  (1995-07-10) 10 July 1995 (age 29) | 17  | 2  |  Jwaneng Galaxy | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF | Prins Tjiueza |  (2002-03-12) 12 March 2002 (age 22) | 14  | 1  |  Cape Town City | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF | Ngero Katua |  (2001-07-25) 25 July 2001 (age 23) | 12  | 0  |  UNAM | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF | Uetuuru Kambato |  (1998-01-24) 24 January 1998 (age 26) | 3  | 0  |  Liria Prizren | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF | Ronald Ketjijere |  (1987-12-12) 12 December 1987 (age 36) | 69  | 2  |  African Stars | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF | Devin Somseb |  (1995-05-29) 29 May 1995 (age 29) | 3  | 0  |  United Africa Tigers | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF | Revered Matroos |  (1993-03-08) 8 March 1993 (age 31) | 1  | 0  |  Khomas NAMPOL | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF | Alfeus Leevi |  (2001-01-18) 18 January 2001 (age 23) | 0  | 0  |  Eeshoke Chula Chula | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF | Steven Damaseb |  (2002-10-11) 11 October 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Blue Waters | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

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FW | Deon Hotto |  (1990-10-29) 29 October 1990 (age 34) | 75  | 11  |  Orlando Pirates | v.  Tunisia; 9 June 2024
FW | Peter Shalulile (Captain) |  (1993-03-23) 23 March 1993 (age 31) | 54  | 16  |  Mamelodi Sundowns | v.  Tunisia; 9 June 2024
FW | Absalom Iimbondi |  (1991-10-11) 11 October 1991 (age 33) | 64  | 7  |  Khomas NAMPOL | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
FW | Elmo Kambindu |  (1993-05-26) 26 May 1993 (age 31) | 28  | 9  |  Chippa United | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Isaskar Gurirab |  (1998-03-01) 1 March 1998 (age 26) | 12  | 2  |  Blue Waters | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Junior Petrus |  (2000-06-17) 17 June 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  Blue Waters | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Sem Ndeshipanda Ndahangwapo |  (2000-09-24) 24 September 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Blue Waters | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

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DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Player has retired from international football.
SUS Suspended from the national team.

### Previous squads

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Africa Cup of Nations squads

* 1998 African Cup of Nations squad
* 2008 Africa Cup of Nations squad
* 2019 Africa Cup of Nations squad
* 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad

## Player records

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As of 7 September 2024[9]
Players in bold are still active with Namibia.
Most appearances  Rank  | Player  | Caps  | Goals  | Career

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1  | Denzil Haoseb | 83  | 0  | 2011–present
2  | Petrus Shitembi | 79  | 4  | 2011–present
3  | Deon Hotto | 76  | 12  | 2013–present
4  | Ronald Ketjijere | 69  | 2  | 2010–2019
5  | Ananias Gebhardt | 65  | 2  | 2011–present
6  | Absalom Iimbondi | 64  | 7  | 2015–present
7  | Johannes Hindjou | 63  | 10  | 1996–2005
8  | Larry Horaeb | 61  | 0  | 2011–present
9  | Mohamed Ouseb | 60  | 3  | 1994–2004
Willy Stephanus | 60  | 3  | 2011–present
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1  | Peter Shalulile | 16  | 55  | 0.29  | 2014–present
2  | Rudolph Bester | 13  | 46  | 0.28  | 2004–2014
3  | Deon Hotto | 12  | 76  | 0.16  | 2013–present
4  | Gervatius Urikhob | 11  | 40  | 0.28  | 1993–2003
5  | Elmo Kambindu | 10  | 28  | 0.36  | 2019–present
Johannes Hindjou | 10  | 63  | 0.16  | 1996–2005
7  | Benson Shilongo | 9  | 34  | 0.26  | 2011–2021
Eliphas Shivute | 9  | 37  | 0.24  | 1993–2001
9  | Hendrik Somaeb | 8  | 31  | 0.28  | 2011–2019
Ruben van Wyk | 8  | 33  | 0.24  | 1994–2002

## Competitive record

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### FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1930 to 1990 | Part of  South Africa | Part of  South Africa
1994 | Did not qualify | 4  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 12
1998 | 8  | 2  | 2  | 4  | 9  | 18
2002 | 10  | 1  | 3  | 6  | 7  | 27
2006 | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 4
2010 | 6  | 2  | 0  | 4  | 7  | 12
2014 | 8  | 3  | 2  | 3  | 10  | 4
2018 | 4  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 3  | 5
2022 | 8  | 3  | 2  | 3  | 9  | 11
2026 | To be determined | 4  | 2  | 2  | 0  | 6  | 1
2030 | To be determined
2034
Total  | –  | 0/8 | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | 54  | 14  | 13  | 27  | 52  | 94

### Africa Cup of Nations

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Africa Cup of Nations record

Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA

1957

1990 | Part of  South Africa

1992

1994 | Did not enter
1996 | Did not qualify

1998 | Group stage  | 14  | 3  | 0  | 1  | 2  | 7  | 11

2000 | Did not qualify

2002

2004

2006

2008 | Group stage  | 10  | 3  | 0  | 1  | 2  | 2  | 7

2010 | Did not qualify

2012

2013

2015

2017

2019 | Group stage  | 23rd  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 1  | 6

2021 | Did not qualify

2023 | Round of 16  | 15th  | 4  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 1  | 7

2025 | To be determined

2027
2029
Total | Round of 16 | 4/34 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 31

### African Nations Championship

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African Nations Championship record

Appearances: 2
Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA
2009 | Did not qualify
2011
2014
2016
2018 | Quarter-finals | 7th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3
2020 | Group stage | 15th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4
2022 | Did not enter
Total | Quarter-finals | 2/7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7

### COSAFA Cup

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Main article: COSAFA Cup

## Head-to-head record against other nations

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Updated on 14 October 2024 after match against  Zimbabwe[10]

Positive Record Neutral Record Negative Record

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Algeria | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | −7
Angola | 16 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 25 | −16
Benin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4
Botswana | 20 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 19 | −1
Burkina Faso | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | −9
Burundi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | –1
Chad | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3
Cameroon | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5
Comoros | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | +6
Congo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6
Djibouti | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4
DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3
Egypt | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 23 | −17
Eritrea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3
Ethiopia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2
Gabon | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0
Gambia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0
Ghana | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −2
Guinea | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 19 | −15
Guinea-Bissau | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1
India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2
Ivory Coast | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | −5
Kenya | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | +1
Lebanon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0
Lesotho | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 14 | +1
Liberia | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0
Libya | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0
Madagascar | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | +1
Malawi | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 16 | +5
Mali | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | −4
Mauritius | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1
Morocco | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 15 | −13
Mozambique | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 14 | +11
Niger | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1
Nigeria | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | −7
Rwanda | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | −3
São Tomé and Príncipe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2
Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2
Senegal | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 24 | −19
Seychelles | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 5 | +10
South Africa | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 27 | −17
Eswatini | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | −2
Tanzania | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3
Togo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0
Tunisia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5
Zambia | 22 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 27 | −16
Zimbabwe | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 29 | –3
Total | 299 | 79 | 86 | 134 | 292 | 412 | −120

## Honours

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### Regional

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* COSAFA Cup
* Winners (1): 2015
* Runners-up (4): 1997, 1999, 2022, 2024

## Notes

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1. ^ Equatorial Guinea forfeited for fielding an ineligible player.[7] The original result was Equatorial Guinea 1–0 Namibia.

## References

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