South Africa vs Congo, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

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12': Teboho Mokoena
27': Teboho Mokoena
37': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
52': Lyle Foster
78': Iqraam Rayners

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5 - 0

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South Africa are hosting Congo at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Match Commentary

11': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) Yellow Card at 11'
12': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) Goal at 12'
27': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) Goal at 27'
37': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (South Africa) Goal at 37'
52': Lyle Foster (South Africa) Goal at 52'
59': Silvére Ganvoula (Congo) Substitution at 59'
66': Relebohile Ratomo (South Africa) Substitution at 66'
67': Luke Le Roux (South Africa) Substitution at 67'
68': Iqraam Rayners (South Africa) Substitution at 68'
69': Elias Mokwana (South Africa) Yellow Card at 69'
78': Iqraam Rayners (South Africa) Goal at 78'
80': Josna Loulendo (Congo) Substitution at 80'
80': Loïs Fauriel (Congo) Substitution at 80'
81': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (South Africa) Substitution at 81'
82': Thapelo Morena (South Africa) Substitution at 82'
87': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (South Africa) Yellow Card at 87'

Statistics

CGO		RSA
10	Fouls	17
0	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	4
3	Saves	4
34.8	Possession	65.2
10	SHOTS	13
4	ON GOAL	8
0.4	On Target %	0.6
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
0	Accurate Passes	0
0	Passes	0
0.0	Pass Completion %	0.0
0	Accurate Crosses	0
0	Crosses	0
0.0	Cross %	0.0
0	Long Balls	0
0	Accurate Long Balls	0
0.0	Long Balls %	0.0
3	Blocked Shots	1
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Location: Gqeberha, South Africa

AFCON Qualifying Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Uganda	4	+4	10
2	South Africa	4	+6	8
3	Congo	4	-6	4
4	South Sudan	4	-4	0

Full Standings

Line-Ups

South Africa (4-2-2-2)

No.	Name
1	Ronwen Williams (GK)
14	Rushwin Dortley
18	Grant Kekana
6	Aubrey Modiba
20	Khuliso Mudau
5	Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
4	Teboho Mokoena
11	Themba Zwane
9	Lyle Foster
7	Oswin Appollis
17	Elias Mokwana

South Africa Substitutes:

Iqraam Rayners, Luke Le Roux, Thabiso Sesane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Sipho Chaine, Relebohile Ratomo, Fawaaz Basadien, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Thapelo Morena.

Congo (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Christoffer Mafoumbi (GK)
4	Ryan Bidounga
15	Christ Makosso
2	Morgan Poaty
17	Yhoan Andzouana
14	Glid Otanga
10	Merveil Ndockyt
8	Gaïus Makouta
9	Christopher Ibayi
11	Prestige Mboungou
7	Mons Bassouamina

Congo Substitutes:

Silvére Ganvoula, Elie Andzouono, Janard Mbemba, Loïs Fauriel, Josna Loulendo, Harvy Ossété, Trey Vimalin, Chelcy Bonazebi, Ramaric Etou.

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