The International Friendly match between South Africa and Congo DR will take place at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday at 8:30 pm IST.
Following the conclusion of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Congo DR is set to face South Africa in a friendly at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. Sebastien Desabre’s team arrives in Soweto with an impressive record of five consecutive wins in various competitions and aims to continue their winning streak.
South Africa experienced frustration on Saturday, settling for a goalless draw against a well-organized Namibia team at Orlando Stadium. Despite dominating possession (over 70%) and controlling much of the match, Bafana Bafana lacked the cutting edge needed in the final third, resulting in their third consecutive draw against Namibia. Prior to this, Hugo Broos’s squad had a successful run at the 2023 COSAFA Cup, securing third place with a penalty shootout win over Malawi on July 16. South Africa has now gone unbeaten in five consecutive friendly matches, with two draws and three wins, since a 5-0 loss to France in March 2022. Additionally, they have secured their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, leading Group K with seven points, one ahead of Morocco.
Congo DR concluded their impressive Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a commanding 2-0 win against Sudan on Saturday. The match at Stade des Martyrs was one-sided, with Theo Bongonda of Spartak Moscow and substitute Fiston Mayele scoring in each half to secure a convincing victory for the hosts. Sebastien Desabre’s team has now won their last five matches across all competitions, including all four of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this year. Their sole recent defeat was during the group stage of the African Nations Championship in January, where they lost 3-0 to eventual champions Senegal. Up next, they face an opponent who has been unbeaten in three of the last four encounters, recording two wins and a draw since February 1988.
South Africa probable starting lineup: Mothwa, Monyane, Xulu, Sibisi, Maela, Sithole, Margeman, Aubaas, Saleng, Forster, Kodisang
Congo DR probable starting lineup: M’Pasi, Kalulu, Mbemba, Batubinsika, Masuaku, Pickel, Moutoussamy, Bongonda, Kakuta, Wissa, Bakambu
South Africa
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Namibia | 0-0 (D) |
| Malawi | 1-0 (W) |
| Zambia | 1-2 (L) |
| Eswatini | 2-1 (W) |
| Botswana | 2-1 (W) |
Congo DR
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 2-0 (W) |
| Gabon | 2-0 (W) |
| Uganda | 1-0 (W) |
| Mauritania | 3-0 (W) |
| Mauritania | 3-1 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| South Africa draw Congo DR | 2-2 |
| Congo DR beat South Africa | 0-1 |
| South Africa beat Congo DR | 1-0 |
| South Africa beat Congo DR | 2-1 |
| South Africa beat Congo DR | 2-1 |
The International Friendly match between South Africa and Congo DR will take place at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday at 8:30 pm IST.
| South Africa vs Congo DR | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 12 |
| Venue | Orlando Stadium |
| Kickoff time in South Africa | 5:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Congo DR | 4:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 8:30 pm (Tuesday) |
Football fans in South Africa can catch the live action via SABC Sport, sabcsportonline.co.za.
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