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

  • 45'+3': Mons Bassouamina
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1 - 1
  • 33': Elias Mokwana

Introduction

Congo are hosting South Africa at Stade Alphonse Massamba Débat, Brazzaville, Congo, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Match Commentary

  • 33': Elias Mokwana (South Africa) Goal at 33'
  • 40': Patrick Maswanganyi (South Africa) Substitution at 40'
  • 45'+3': Mons Bassouamina (Congo) Goal at 48'
  • 54': Gaïus Makouta (Congo) Yellow Card at 54'
  • 57': Harvy Ossété (Congo) Yellow Card at 57'
  • 69': Thapelo Morena (South Africa) Substitution at 69'
  • 69': Nyiko Mobbie (South Africa) Substitution at 69'
  • 79': Elie Andzouono (Congo) Substitution at 79'
  • 79': Josna Loulendo (Congo) Substitution at 79'
  • 80': Nyiko Mobbie (South Africa) Yellow Card at 80'
  • 85': Christopher Ibayi (Congo) Substitution at 85'
  • 88': Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) Substitution at 88'
  • 90'+3': Ramaric Etou (Congo) Substitution at 93'

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Stade Alphonse Massamba Débat
Location: Brazzaville, Congo

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Standings

POS TEAM GP GD PTS
+4 Uganda 4 10 0
+6 South Africa 4 8 0
-6 Congo 4 4 2
-4 South Sudan 4 0 4
Full Table

Statistics

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12 Fouls 16
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
6 Corner Kicks 6
1 Saves 2
56.6 Possession 43.4
15 SHOTS 14
4 ON GOAL 3
0.3 On Target % 0.2
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
5 Blocked Shots 3
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Line-Ups

CGO Congo (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
23 Trey Vimalin (GK)
22 Janard Mbemba
5 Bryan Passi
21 Loïs Fauriel
17 Yhoan Andzouana
7 Mons Bassouamina
18 Harvy Ossété Yellow Card
8 Gaïus Makouta Yellow Card
3 Silvére Ganvoula
11 Prestige Mboungou
10 Merveil Ndockyt

RSA South Africa (4-2-3-1)

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

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