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 Timeline
- 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 Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 6 | +11 | 14 |
| 2 | Uganda | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 3 | Congo | 6 | -8 | 4 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 6 | -6 | 3 |
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 |
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