World Football Elo before kick-off, and what the result did to it.
Expected score for Mali: 40.9% (a draw counts half), home advantage included. An upset — the lower-rated side won.
Meeting 1 of 5, 2002–2024.
Before
After
Before
After
From Mali's side.
| 16 Jan 2024 | South Africa | 2–0 | Neutral | African Cup of Nations 2024 | Group stage |
| 13 Oct 2019 | South Africa | 1–2 | Away | Friendly | — |
| 14 Jan 2015 | South Africa | 0–3 | Neutral | Friendly | — |
| 2 Feb 2013 | South Africa | 1–1 (won on pens) | Away | African Cup of Nations 2013 | Quarter-final |
| 3 Feb 2002 | South Africa | 2–0 | Home | African Cup of Nations 2002 | Quarter-final |
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