South Africa and DR Congowill wrap up their respective AFCON 2023 campaigns when they meet in a third-place play-off match on Saturday.
South Africa lost to Nigeria in their semi-final encounter despite some valiant efforts to stay in the hunt for the trophy. The Bafana Bafana equalized the billing in the last minute of injury time thanks to Teboho Mokoena's penalty. But Mokoena missed a crucial penalty in the shootout alongside Evidence Makgopa as South Africa lost to Nigeria on penalties 4-2.
DR Congo conceded a thrilling goal from Borussia Dortmund's forward Sebastian Haller as hosts Ivory Coast marched into the finals of the tournament. DR Congo had a shambolic outing in the semi-final but they would be vying to cap off a scintillating tournament with a bronze medal.
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South Africa vs DR Congo kick-off time
| Date: | February 10, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Felix Houphouet-Boigny |
South Africa and DR Congo will lock horns at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny on February 10, 2024, with kick-off scheduled at 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT in the US.
How to watch South Africa vs DR Congo online - TV channels & live streams
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The AFCON 2023 encounter between South Africa and DR Congo will be available to watch on Fubo, Fanatiz, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT in the US.
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Team news & squads
South Africa team news
The Bafana Bafana could switch back to a back four in their defensive structure after opting to replicate Nigeria's three centre-backs formation in the semi-final.
Siyanda Xulu is touted to keep his place as a centre-back with Grant Kekana picking up a red card in extra time in the clash against Nigeria ruling him out of South Africa's last game of the tournament.
South Africa predicted XI: Williams; Mudau, Xulu, Mvala, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole; Morena, Zwane, Tau; Makgopa.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Williams, Mothwa, Goss |
| Defenders: | Mobbie, Mashego, Xulu, Modiba, Mvala, Kekana, Sibisi, Mudau, Xoki |
| Midfielders: | Mokoena, Adams, Maseko, Sithole, Monare, Morena, Mthethwa |
| Forwards: | Appollis, Makgopa, Tau, Zwane, Lepasa, Mayambela, Mokwana |
DR Congo team news
DR Congo could make just one switch to their side that featured in the semi-final clash against Ivory Coast with Theo Bongonda touted to displace Gael Kakuta in the eleven after the latter was substituted after the first half in the previous clash as well.
DR Congo predicted XI: M'Pasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Inonga, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy; Elia, Bongonda, Wissa; Bakambu.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mpasi, Bertaud, Siadi Ngusia |
| Defenders: | Inonga, Bayeye, Kayembe, Bushiri, Mbemba, Kalulu, Masuaku |
| Midfielders: | Tshibola, Diangana, Moutoussamy, Bongonda, Elia, Kakuta, Pickel, Mfulu |
| Forwards: | Katompa Mvumpa, Bakambu, Mayele, Wissa, Banza |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2023 | South Africa 1-0 DR Congo | International Friendly |
| 8 Oct 2005 | South Africa 2-2 DR Congo | FIFA World Cup |
| 5 Sept 2004 | DR Congo 1-0 South Africa | FIFA World Cup |
| 27 Jan 2000 | South Africa 1-0 DR Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 25 Feb 1998 | South Africa 2-1 DR Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |