Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa vs Benin, 2004 African Nations Cup, Group Stage 2004

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  • 58': Siyabonga Nomvethe
  • 76': Siyabonga Nomvethe
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South Africa are hosting Benin at , , , starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations

Venue:
Location: ,
Attendance: 12,500

Africa Cup of Nations Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Angola 3 +3 7
2 Burkina Faso 3 -1 4
3 Mauritania 3 -1 3
4 Algeria 3 -1 2
Full Table

Line-Ups

RSA South Africa

No. Name
16 Emille Baron (GK)
5 Mbulelo Mabizela
2 Thabang Molefe
3 Jacob Leksetho
4 Aaron Mokoena
18 Delron Buckley
13 Benson Mhlongo
19 John Lesiba Moshoeu
14 Siyabonga Nomvethe
21 Patrick Mayo
15 Sibusiso Zuma Yellow Card

BEN Benin

No. Name
1 Chitou Rachad (GK)
5 Damien Chrysostome
8 Tony Toklomety
14 Alain Gaspoz Yellow Card
15 Anicet Adjamossi
2 Moussa Latoundji Yellow Card
6 Jonas Oketola
7 Romuald Boco
19 Jocelin Ahoueya Yellow Card
18 Seidath Tchomogo
11 Muri Ogunbiyi

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