# Eswatini national football team

The Eswatini national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield), represents Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, in international football and is controlled by the Eswatini Football Association. It has never qualified for the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Swaziland's best performance in an international tournament is a semi-final finish in the COSAFA Cup.
On 8 June 2008, they achieved their first win in a World Cup qualifier since 1992, beating 2006 finalists Togo 2–1 on home soil. The team's best recent performance came in 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where Eswatini finished second in Group L above Guinea and Malawi.

## History
### Beginnings

The team played its first international match against Malawi, winning 2–0. For the first decade, the national team only played Malawi and Zambia, failing to register a single win from 1969 until 1984, when they beat Lesotho 3–1 in a friendly at home. Following the Lesotho win, Eswatini entered the 1986 African Cup of Nations qualifiers for the first time, losing 1–8 on aggregate to Zimbabwe. The team then entered the 1987 All-Africa Games qualifiers however they lost 2–9 on aggregate against Malawi.
The first time that Eswatini progressed past the first round of a qualifying competition was for the 1990 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, beating Tanzania 3–1 on penalties after drawing the tie 2–2. In the second round they faced Malawi who knocked them out again, 1–3 after two legs. Eswatini next entered the 1990 SADCC Tournament, advancing past the group stage on goal difference ahead of Malawi, before losing to Zimbabwe on penalties (5–3) in the semi-finals following a 4–4 draw after extra-time. In the 1992 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Eswatini beat Zambia (2–1) during the preliminary group stage but finished in third and failed to progress.
Eswatini entered the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time, but ended up in second place behind Cameroon thereby not advancing to the final round. For the 1998 World Cup first qualification round, Eswatini lost twice to Gabon (0–1 and 0–2) and were eliminated. They failed to make it past the first qualifying round for the inaugural 1997 COSAFA Cup, where they lost 0–4 to Mozambique, and in the 1998 COSAFA Cup where they lost to an own-goal in extra-time against Angola (0–1). Eswatini returned to the 2000 African Cup of Nations qualification matches after missing the previous three tournaments but they fell 2–3 against Madagascar and were eliminated. They managed to qualify for the 1999 COSAFA Cup after beating Mozambique 3–1 in the qualifiers, then beat Zimbabwe in the quarter-finals 4–3 on penalties after drawing 1–1 in regular time, with Bongani Mdluli having scored the equaliser for Eswatini in the 89th minute. In the semi-finals they lost to Namibia on penalties, 2–4.

### 21st century

Eswatini were eliminated by Angola in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, losing 1–8 on aggregate. They then lost to Kenya in the 2002 African Cup of Nations qualification round 3–5. Their next success in a competition came in the 2002 COSAFA Cup where they qualified ahead of Namibia (2–1) and beat Zimbabwe (2–0) to advance to the semis. There they lost to South Africa (1–4) who would go on to win the tournament. In the 2004 AFCON qualifiers, Eswatini finished third in their group, two points behind Libya and three behind DR Congo therefore missing out on qualification.
In the following tournaments, Eswatini failed to progress past the first qualifying round. They finished bottom of their qualifying groups until 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where they finished in second on goal-difference ahead of Guinea but were three points off of qualifying, behind Zimbabwe. In the 2018 World Cup qualifying, Eswatini thrashed Djibouti 8–1 over two legs, but were beaten 0–2 by Nigeria to end their hopes of qualification.

## Results and fixtures

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

### 2024
## Coaches

    Caretakers are listed in italics.
* Ted Dumitru (1983–85)
* Dumisa Mahlalela (1992–93)
* Scara Thindwa (1996)
* Jan Simulambo (1997)
* Francis Banda (1998–2000)
* Dumisa Mahlalela (2001–02)
* Mandla Dlamini (2003)
* Francis Banda (2003)
* Werner Bicklehaput (2003)
* Dumisa Mahlalela (2004)
* Francis Banda (2005)
* Jan Van Winckel (2006)
* Ayman El Yamani (2006–07)
* Martin Chabangu (2007)
* Raoul Savoy (2007–08)
* Ephraim Mashaba (2008–10)
* Musa Zwane (2010–11)
* Obed Mlotsa (2011)
* Caleb Ngwenya (2011–12)
* Valere Billen (2012–13)
* Harris Bulunga (2013–14)
* Harris Bulunga (2014–16)
* Anthony Mdluli (2017)
* Hendrik Pieter de Jongh (2017–18)
* Anthony Mdluli (2018)
* Kosta Papić (2018–19)
* Dominic Kunene (2020–22)
* Dominic Kunene (2023–24)
* Zdravko Logarušić (2024)
* Sifiso Ntibane (2024)

## Players
### Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 AFCON qualification matches against Cameroon and Mauritius on 19 and 23 March 2025, respectively.
Caps and goals correct as of 10 September 2024, after the match against Mali
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| 1 | 1GK | Mlungisi Nxumalo | (1997-12-16) 16 December 1997 (age 27) | | | Young Buffaloes |
| 16 | 1GK | Mlamuli Makhanya | (1996-09-23) 23 September 1996 (age 28) | 0 | 0 | Royal Leopard |
| 23 | 1GK | Xolani Gama | (1999-10-20) 20 October 1999 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | Green Mamba |
| 2 | 2DF | Newman Philiso | (2003-11-11) 11 November 2003 (age 21) | 3 | 0 | Mbabane Swallows |
| 3 | 2DF | Kwakhe Thwala | (2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 (age 22) | 29 | 1 | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 5 | 2DF | Thando Langa | (1999-12-25) 25 December 1999 (age 25) | | | Mbabane Highlanders |
| 12 | 2DF | Gift Gamedze | (1999-09-07) 7 September 1999 (age 25) | 5 | 0 | Royal Leopard |
| 18 | 2DF | Bongi Magagula | (1999-05-20) 20 May 1999 (age 25) | | | Mbabane Swallows |
| 19 | 2DF | Lindo Mkhonta | (1991-04-10) 10 April 1991 (age 33) | 44 | 1 | ZESCO United |
| 22 | 2DF | Simanga Masangane | (1997-05-09) 9 May 1997 (age 27) | 8 | 0 | Royal Leopard |
| 4 | 3MF | Neliswa Dlamini | (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 22) | 23 | 0 | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 6 | 3MF | Mxolisi Mkhontfo | (1993-03-08) 8 March 1993 (age 32) | | | Jwaneng Galaxy |
| 7 | 3MF | Felix Badenhorst | (1989-06-15) 15 June 1989 (age 35) | | | Royal Leopard |
| 9 | 3MF | Philani Mkhontfo | (1995-04-04) 4 April 1995 (age 29) | | | Manzini Sea Birds |
| 10 | 3MF | Banele Sikhondze | (1993-06-28) 28 June 1993 (age 31) | | | Tabora United |
| 13 | 3MF | Innocent Dlamini | (1998-12-08) 8 December 1998 (age 26) | 3 | 0 | Young Buffaloes |
| 14 | 3MF | Mzwandile Mabelesa | (1993-04-21) 21 April 1993 (age 31) | 37 | 0 | Royal Leopard |
| | 3MF | Junior Magagula | (1995-01-12) 12 January 1995 (age 30) | 16 | 1 | Royal Leopard |
| 8 | 4FW | Fanelo Mamba | (2001-10-29) 29 October 2001 (age 23) | 36 | 6 | Young Buffaloes |
| 11 | 4FW | Sabelo Ndzinisa | (1991-07-31) 31 July 1991 (age 33) | 69 | 17 | Green Mamba |
| 15 | 4FW | Mayibongwe Mabuza | (1993-08-20) 20 August 1993 (age 31) | | | Manzini Sea Birds |
| 17 | 4FW | Justice Figuareido | (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 26) | 17 | 1 | Richards Bay |
| 20 | 4FW | Sambulo Simelane | (2001-06-07) 7 June 2001 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 21 | 4FW | Mthokozisi Gwebu | (1994-06-30) 30 June 1994 (age 30) | 4 | 0 | Manzini Sea Birds |

### Recent call-ups

The following players were called up for Eswatini in the last 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
| GK | Mathabela Sandanzwe | (1989-09-09) 9 September 1989 (age 35) | 40 | 0 | Mbabane Swallows | v. Mali; 10 September 2024 |
| GK | Sibusiso Dlamini | (2000-10-10) 10 October 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Nsingizini Hotspurs | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| GK | Siyabonga Magagula | | 0 | 0 | Ezulwini United | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| GK | Ncamiso Dlamini | (1989-10-19) 19 October 1989 (age 35) | 17 | 0 | Royal Leopard | v. Mauritius; 11 June 2024 |
| GK | Khanyakwezwe Shabalala | (1993-09-23) 23 September 1993 (age 31) | 5 | 0 | Mbabane Highlanders | v. Somalia; 26 March 2024 |
| DF | Mxolisi Manana | (1994-01-31) 31 January 1994 (age 31) | 15 | 0 | Green Mamba | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| DF | Sibongakhonkhe Silenge | (2000-03-01) 1 March 2000 (age 25) | 12 | 0 | Green Mamba | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| DF | Sibonelo Sibandze | (1997-06-13) 13 June 1997 (age 27) | 2 | 0 | Young Buffaloes | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| DF | Vusi Vilakati | (2001-05-07) 7 May 2001 (age 23) | 4 | 0 | Mbabane Highlanders | v. Mali; 10 September 2024 |
| DF | Nkhosingiphile Shongwe | (2001-07-19) 19 July 2001 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | Nsingizini Hotspurs | v. Mali; 10 September 2024 |
| DF | Colani Dlamini | (1999-02-27) 27 February 1999 (age 26) | 0 | 0 | Green Mamba | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| DF | Siphosethu Mabilisa | (2000-09-19) 19 September 2000 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | Mbabane Swallows | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| DF | Nkosingiphile Silenge | | 0 | 0 | Green Mamba | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| DF | Samkelo Ginindza | (1992-09-18) 18 September 1992 (age 32) | 4 | 0 | Moneni Pirates | v. Cape Verde, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Sifiso Matse | (1993-05-14) 14 May 1993 (age 31) | 51 | 4 | Royal Leopard | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| MF | Siboniso Ngwenya | (1994-05-03) 3 May 1994 (age 30) | 20 | 2 | Young Buffaloes | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| MF | Thubelihle Mavuso | (2001-10-06) 6 October 2001 (age 23) | 7 | 0 | Nsingizini Hotspurs | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| MF | Sisekelo Matsenjwa | (2002-11-23) 23 November 2002 (age 22) | 5 | 0 | Young Buffaloes | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| MF | Sizwe Gwebu | | 0 | 0 | | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| MF | Mpendulo Lungelo Tfomo | (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Mbabane Highlanders | v. Mali; 10 September 2024 |
| MF | Leon Manyisa | (1999-06-03) 3 June 1999 (age 25) | 9 | 0 | Mbabane Swallows | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| MF | Bongiswa Dlamini | (2001-04-04) 4 April 2001 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | Young Buffaloes | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| MF | Mxolisi Mkhontfo | (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 (age 31) | 19 | 1 | Green Mamba | v. Mauritius; 11 June 2024 |
| MF | Njabulo Magagula | (1995-08-07) 7 August 1995 (age 29) | 4 | 0 | Green Mamba | v. Cape Verde, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Sandile Gamedze | (1994-12-03) 3 December 1994 (age 30) | 42 | 8 | Young Buffaloes | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| FW | Mthunzi Mkhontfo | (1993-12-28) 28 December 1993 (age 31) | 33 | 3 | Green Mamba | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| FW | Bongwa Matsebula | (1997-11-27) 27 November 1997 (age 27) | 22 | 3 | Young Buffaloes | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| FW | Njabulo Thwala | (1990-02-02) 2 February 1990 (age 35) | 8 | 0 | Green Mamba | v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024 |
| FW | Philane Thabo Mkhontfo | (1995-04-04) 4 April 1995 (age 29) | 21 | 1 | Mbabane Highlanders | v. Mali; 10 September 2024 |
| FW | Ayanda Gadlela | (1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 (age 26) | 7 | 0 | Mbabane Swallows | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| FW | Sizolwethu Shabalala | (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996 (age 28) | 7 | 0 | Mbabane Swallows | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| FW | Sibonginkhosi Dlamini | (1990-11-21) 21 November 1990 (age 34) | 0 | 0 | Nsingizini Hotspurs | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| FW | Wandile Simelane | (1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 28) | 0 | 0 | Moneni Pirates | 2024 COSAFA Cup |
| FW | Neliso Myeni | (1992-06-19) 19 June 1992 (age 32) | 2 | 0 | Nsingizini Hotspurs | v. Somalia; 26 March 2024 |

## Player records

    As of 29 December 2024
    Players in bold are still active with Eswatini.

## Competitive record
### FIFA World Cup

| FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record |
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 1930 to 1966 | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom |
| as Swaziland ||||||||||||||||
| 1970 to 1978 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member |
| 1982 to 1990 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1994 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 2006 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2018 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| as Eswatini ||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 2030 | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| 2034 | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| Total | – | 0/11 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 47 |

### Africa Cup of Nations

| Africa Cup of Nations record | Africa Cup of Nations record | Africa Cup of Nations record | Africa Cup of Nations record | Africa Cup of Nations record | Africa Cup of Nations record | Africa Cup of Nations record | Africa Cup of Nations record | Africa Cup of Nations record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record |
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 1957 to 1968 | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom |
| 1970 to 1976 | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF |
| 1978 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1980 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1982 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1984 | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew |
| 1986 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 1988 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1990 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 1992 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 1994 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1996 | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew |
| 1998 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2000 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| 2006 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| 2013 | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew | Withdrew |
| 2015 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 2019 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 2021 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| 2025 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | | | | | | |
| 2027 | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| 2029 | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| Total | – | 0/25 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 65 | 9 | 21 | 35 | 44 | 118 |

### COSAFA Cup

| Year | COSAFA Cup record | COSAFA Cup record | COSAFA Cup record | COSAFA Cup record | COSAFA Cup record | COSAFA Cup record | COSAFA Cup record |
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 1997 | First round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | Quarter-finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | Semi-finals | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | Quarter-finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | Quarter-finals | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | Semi-finals | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | Semi-finals | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | Quarter-finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | First round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | First round | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | First round | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | First round | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | First round | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 | First round | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | First round | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | Third place | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| 2017 | Quarter-finals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | Quarter-finals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | First round | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2020 | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| 2021 | Third place | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 2022 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 21/21 | 53 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 57 | 59 |

## Honours
### Regional

* COSAFA Cup
** Third place (2): 2016, 2021