Date of birth | 21 May 1977 |
Place of birth | Cape Town |
Nationality | South African |
Weight | 75 kg |
Height | 1.80 m |
Position | Midfielder |
Fortune left South Africa for England when he was fourteen and was signed by Tottenham Hotspur where he stayed for several seasons, playing for the youth side.
He was released and joined Real Mallorca in Spain for the 1995-96 season.
He left halfway through the season joining Atletico Madrid.
He failed to gain a regular place and found himself playing in their B side when South Africa called him up for his international debut in September 1996 against Kenya.
His performances on the left side of midfield made him a target for Manchester United for whom he signed in August 1999 for £1.5 million.
He was used as cover for Ryan Giggs. A pacy winger with a good cross, he remained a regular for South Africa.
Fortune held his nerve at the end of South Africa's first game to convert the first penalty at the 2002 World Cup finals to record his first goal in international football and earn a last gasp point in a 2-2 draw with Paraguay.
A useful squad player who can play a variety of positions on the left side. Aggressive and constructive with an eye for goal.
Fortune joined Bolton Wanderers in July 2006 in a one-year deal.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Tottenham Hotspur | 01 Jul 1993 | 30 Jun 1995 | |
Real Mallorca | 01 Jul 1995 | 01 Jan 1996 | |
Atletico Madrid | 01 Jan 1996 | 01 Sep 1996 | |
Atletico Madrid B | 01 Sep 1996 | 01 Jul 1998 | |
Atletico Madrid | 01 Jul 1998 | 27 Aug 1999 | |
Manchester United | 27 Aug 1999 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
Bolton Wanderers | 26 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
Brescia | 01 Jul 2008 | 01 Jan 2009 | |
AFC Tubize | 01 Jan 2009 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
Doncaster Rovers | 04 Aug 2009 | 04 Jan 2010 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1999-00 | Manchester United | FIFA Club World Championship | 1 | 1 |
2 |
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1999-00 | Manchester United | Premier League | 4 | 2 |
2 |
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1999-00 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 3 |
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2000-01 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 |
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2000-01 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 |
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2000-01 | Manchester United | Premier League | 6 | 1 |
2 |
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2000-01 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 1 |
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2001-02 | Manchester United | Premier League | 8 | 6 |
1 |
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2001-02 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 2 |
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2002-03 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2002-03 | Manchester United | Premier League | 5 | 4 |
1
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2002-03 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 3 |
2
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2003-04 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 |
1
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2003-04 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
2003-04 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Manchester United | Premier League | 18 | 5 |
2
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2003-04 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 1 |
2 |
2
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2004-05 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
2004-05 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
1 |
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2004-05 | Manchester United | League Cup | 4 | ||||
2004-05 | Manchester United | Premier League | 12 | 5 |
1
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2004-05 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 2 |
2
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2006-07 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 5 | 1 |
3
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2009-10 | Doncaster Rovers | League Championship | 3 | 3 |
1 |
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2009-10 | Doncaster Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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30 Aug 1999 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | W | 5-1 | Premier League | |
14 Sep 1999 | Manchester United v Croatia Zagreb | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group D |
29 Sep 1999 | Manchester United v Olympique Marseille | W | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group D |
26 Dec 1999 | Manchester United v Bradford City | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
08 Jan 2000 | Vasco da Gama v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | FIFA Club World Cup | Group B |
11 Jan 2000 | South Melbourne Lakers v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | FIFA Club World Cup | Group B |
01 Mar 2000 | Manchester United v Bordeaux | W | 2-0 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
11 Mar 2000 | Manchester United v Derby County | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
21 Mar 2000 | Valencia v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
01 Apr 2000 | Manchester United v West Ham United | W | 7-1 | Premier League | |
10 Apr 2000 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | W | 3-4 | Premier League | |
15 Apr 2000 | Manchester United v Sunderland | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
13 Aug 2000 | Chelsea v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | FA Charity Shield | |
05 Sep 2000 | Manchester United v Bradford City | W | 6-0 | Premier League | |
14 Oct 2000 | Leicester City v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
21 Oct 2000 | Manchester United v Leeds United | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
31 Oct 2000 | Watford v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
08 Nov 2000 | Manchester United v Dynamo Kiev | W | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group G |
25 Nov 2000 | Derby County v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
28 Nov 2000 | Sunderland v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
23 Dec 2000 | Manchester United v Ipswich Town | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
28 Apr 2001 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
13 May 2001 | Southampton v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
08 Sep 2001 | Manchester United v Everton | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
22 Sep 2001 | Manchester United v Ipswich Town | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
31 Oct 2001 | Lille v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group G |
04 Nov 2001 | Liverpool v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
17 Nov 2001 | Manchester United v Leicester City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
20 Nov 2001 | Bayern München v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group A |
25 Nov 2001 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
01 Dec 2001 | Manchester United v Chelsea | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
05 Dec 2001 | Manchester United v Boavista | W | 3-0 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group A |
08 Dec 2001 | Manchester United v West Ham United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
06 Mar 2002 | Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
16 Mar 2002 | West Ham United v Manchester United | W | 3-5 | Premier League | |
23 Mar 2002 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
02 Apr 2002 | Deportivo La Coruña v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | UEFA Champions League | Quarter-final 1st leg |
06 Apr 2002 | Leicester City v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
10 Apr 2002 | Manchester United v Deportivo La Coruña | W |
3-2 Agg: 5-2 |
UEFA Champions League | Semi-final 2nd leg |
20 Apr 2002 | Chelsea v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
08 May 2002 | Manchester United v Arsenal | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
11 May 2002 | Manchester United v Charlton Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
01 Oct 2002 | Manchester United v Olympiakos | W | 4-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group F |
19 Oct 2002 | Fulham v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
23 Oct 2002 | Olympiakos v Manchester United | W | 2-3 | UEFA Champions League | Group F |
26 Oct 2002 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
29 Oct 2002 | Maccabi Haifa v Manchester United | L | 3-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group F |
05 Nov 2002 | Manchester United v Leicester City | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
13 Nov 2002 | Manchester United v Bayer Leverkusen | W | 2-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group F |
17 Nov 2002 | West Ham United v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
23 Nov 2002 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | W | 5-3 | Premier League | |
26 Nov 2002 | FC Basel v Manchester United | W | 1-3 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group D |
01 Dec 2002 | Liverpool v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
05 Mar 2003 | Manchester United v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
19 Apr 2003 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
23 Apr 2003 | Manchester United v Real Madrid | W |
4-3 Agg: 5-6 |
UEFA Champions League | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
27 Apr 2003 | Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
11 May 2003 | Everton v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
10 Aug 2003 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 1-1 (4-3) | FA Community Shield | |
16 Aug 2003 | Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
31 Aug 2003 | Southampton v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
13 Sep 2003 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
16 Sep 2003 | Manchester United v Panathinaikos | W | 5-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
21 Sep 2003 | Manchester United v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
27 Sep 2003 | Leicester City v Manchester United | W | 1-4 | Premier League | |
01 Oct 2003 | VfB Stuttgart v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
04 Oct 2003 | Manchester United v Birmingham City | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
18 Oct 2003 | Leeds United v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
22 Oct 2003 | Rangers v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
25 Oct 2003 | Manchester United v Fulham | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
28 Oct 2003 | Leeds United v Manchester United | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
01 Nov 2003 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
04 Nov 2003 | Manchester United v Rangers | W | 3-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
09 Nov 2003 | Liverpool v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
22 Nov 2003 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
26 Nov 2003 | Panathinaikos v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
30 Nov 2003 | Chelsea v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
06 Dec 2003 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
09 Dec 2003 | Manchester United v VfB Stuttgart | W | 2-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
26 Dec 2003 | Manchester United v Everton | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
28 Dec 2003 | Middlesbrough v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
04 Jan 2004 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
07 Jan 2004 | Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
11 Jan 2004 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
17 Jan 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
25 Jan 2004 | Northampton Town v Manchester United | W | 0-3 | FA Cup | 4th round |
31 Jan 2004 | Manchester United v Southampton | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
07 Feb 2004 | Everton v Manchester United | W | 3-4 | Premier League | |
11 Feb 2004 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
14 Feb 2004 | Manchester United v Manchester City | W | 4-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
21 Feb 2004 | Manchester United v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
25 Feb 2004 | FC Porto v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | 2nd round 1st leg |
28 Feb 2004 | Fulham v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
08 Aug 2004 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 3-1 | FA Community Shield | |
11 Aug 2004 | Dinamo Bucuresti v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | UEFA Champions League | 3rd qualifying round 1st leg |
15 Aug 2004 | Chelsea v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
16 Oct 2004 | Birmingham City v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
10 Nov 2004 | Manchester United v Crystal Palace | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
20 Nov 2004 | Manchester United v Charlton Athletic | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
23 Nov 2004 | Manchester United v Olympique Lyonnais | W | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group D |
01 Dec 2004 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 5th round |
08 Dec 2004 | Fenerbahçe v Manchester United | L | 3-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group D |
18 Dec 2004 | Manchester United v Crystal Palace | W | 5-2 | Premier League | |
12 Jan 2005 | Chelsea v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
15 Jan 2005 | Liverpool v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
19 Jan 2005 | Exeter City v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
22 Jan 2005 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
26 Jan 2005 | Manchester United v Chelsea | L |
1-2 Agg: 1-2 |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
29 Jan 2005 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
05 Feb 2005 | Manchester United v Birmingham City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
13 Feb 2005 | Manchester City v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
19 Feb 2005 | Everton v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
23 Feb 2005 | Manchester United v AC Milan | L | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Round of 16 1st leg |
26 Feb 2005 | Manchester United v Portsmouth | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
05 Mar 2005 | Crystal Palace v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
08 Mar 2005 | AC Milan v Manchester United | L |
1-0 Agg: 2-0 |
UEFA Champions League | Round of 16 2nd leg |
12 Mar 2005 | Southampton v Manchester United | W | 0-4 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
19 Mar 2005 | Manchester United v Fulham | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
02 Apr 2005 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
09 Apr 2005 | Norwich City v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
17 Apr 2005 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
24 Apr 2005 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
01 May 2005 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
07 May 2005 | Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
15 May 2005 | Southampton v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
21 May 2005 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 0-0 (4-5) | FA Cup | Final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1995-96 | South Africa | O v Under-23 | 2 | 1 |
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1996-97 | South Africa | Simba Cup | 1 | 1 |
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1997-98 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 |
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1997-98 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
1
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1997-98 | South Africa | International Friendly | 1 | 2 |
1
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1998-99 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 1 |
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1998-99 | South Africa | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
1999-00 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | ||||
1999-00 | South Africa | Afro-Asian Cup of Nations | 1 |
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1999-00 | South Africa | Olympics | 1 | 1 |
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1999-00 | South Africa | US Nike Cup | 2 | ||||
2000-01 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | ||||
2000-01 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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2000-01 | South Africa | International Friendly | 2 |
1
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2000-01 | South Africa | Olympics | 2 | 1 |
2
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2001-02 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 3 |
1
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2001-02 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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2001-02 | South Africa | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
2001-02 | South Africa | Reunification Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2004-05 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 |
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2004-05 | South Africa | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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22 Jun 1996 | USA v South Africa | D | 2-2 | O v U23 | |
24 Jun 1996 | USA v South Africa | L | 2-0 | O v U23 | |
14 Sep 1996 | South Africa v Kenya | W | 1-0 | SIMBA CUP | |
21 Sep 1996 | South Africa v Ghana | D | 0-0 | SIMBA CUP | |
16 Feb 1998 | South Africa v Namibia | W | 4-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group C |
22 Feb 1998 | South Africa v Morocco | W | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Quarter-final |
25 Feb 1998 | South Africa v Congo DR | W | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Semi-final |
28 Feb 1998 | South Africa v Egypt | L | 0-2 | Africa Cup of Nations | Final |
20 May 1998 | South Africa v Zambia | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
25 May 1998 | Argentina v South Africa | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
06 Jun 1998 | South Africa v Iceland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
12 Jun 1998 | France v South Africa | L | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
18 Jun 1998 | South Africa v Denmark | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
24 Jun 1998 | South Africa v Saudi Arabia | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
03 Oct 1998 | South Africa v Angola | W | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
16 Dec 1998 | South Africa v Egypt | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
23 Jan 1999 | Mauritius v South Africa | D | 1-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
27 Feb 1999 | South Africa v Gabon | W | 4-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
10 Apr 1999 | Gabon v South Africa | L | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
28 Apr 1999 | Denmark v South Africa | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
05 Jun 1999 | South Africa v Mauritius | W | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
18 Sep 1999 | South Africa v Saudi Arabia | W | 1-0 | AFRO-ASIAN CUP OF NATIONS | 1st leg |
23 Jan 2000 | South Africa v Gabon | W | 3-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group B |
27 Jan 2000 | South Africa v Congo DR | W | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group B |
02 Feb 2000 | South Africa v Algeria | D | 1-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group B |
06 Feb 2000 | Ghana v South Africa | W | 0-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Quarter-final |
10 Feb 2000 | Nigeria v South Africa | L | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Semi-final |
26 Mar 2000 | Guinea v South Africa | W | 1-4 | Olympics | Africa group B |
03 Jun 2000 | USA v South Africa | L | 4-0 | US NIKE CUP | |
11 Jun 2000 | Republic of Ireland v South Africa | L | 2-1 | US NIKE CUP | |
09 Jul 2000 | Zimbabwe v South Africa | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 5 |
14 Sep 2000 | South Africa v Japan | L | 1-2 | Olympics | Finals Group D |
17 Sep 2000 | Brazil v South Africa | W | 1-3 | Olympics | Finals Group D |
07 Oct 2000 | South Africa v France | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
16 Dec 2000 | South Africa v Liberia | W | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 2 |
25 Apr 2001 | Italy v South Africa | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
05 May 2001 | South Africa v Zimbabwe | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group E |
29 Jun 2001 | Burkina Faso v South Africa | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group E |
10 Nov 2001 | South Africa v Egypt | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
15 Jan 2002 | South Africa v Angola | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
20 Jan 2002 | Burkina Faso v South Africa | D | 0-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals Group B |
24 Jan 2002 | Ghana v South Africa | D | 0-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals Group B |
03 Feb 2002 | Mali v South Africa | L | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals quarter-final |
27 Mar 2002 | Georgia v South Africa | L | 4-1 | International Friendly | |
20 May 2002 | South Africa v Scotland | W | 2-0 | REUNIFICATION CUP | |
23 May 2002 | Turkey v South Africa | W | 0-2 | REUNIFICATION CUP | |
02 Jun 2002 | Paraguay v South Africa | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
08 Jun 2002 | South Africa v Slovenia | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
12 Jun 2002 | South Africa v Spain | L | 2-3 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
10 Oct 2004 | Uganda v South Africa | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 2 |
17 Nov 2004 | South Africa v Nigeria | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
09 Feb 2005 | South Africa v Australia | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
26 Mar 2005 | South Africa v Uganda | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 2 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.