South Africa vs Congo, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
- 12': Teboho Mokoena
- 27': Teboho Mokoena
- 37': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
- 52': Lyle Foster
- 78': Iqraam Rayners
5 - 0
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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
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Location: Gqeberha, South Africa
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Rwanda | 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Cape Verde | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Liberia | 3 | -5 | 0 |
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 |
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 |
AFCON Qualifying News
A second half brace from substitute Tolu Arokodare, who scored twice in eight second-half minutes helped the Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo on Friday.
After three wins in the first three games, Pitso Mosimane suffered a setback in a 2-2 draw against Kenya, which laid bare the importance of MLS trio Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane and Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Despite a stunning Relebohile Mofokeng strike, Benni McCarthy's Kenya snatched a 2-2 draw against Bafana Bafana at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday.
South Africa's all-time men's record goalscorer, Benni McCarthy, will lead his Kenya side to the Orlando Amstel Arena for Friday's African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying resumes this week, with potentially decisive double-headers awaiting several continental giants, including Nigeria and South Africa.