The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha is set to be a night of excitement as Bafana Bafana vs Congo Brazzaville in a must-win AFCON qualifier. With both teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Follow along for live updates on South Africa vs Congo as the match as it goes!
South Africa vs Congo Begins
SOUTH AFRICA IS VICTORIOUS! The Bafana Bafana vs Congo game ends 5-0 with a tremendous performance by South Africa to further their lead in the AFCON qualifiers.
4 minutes of stoppage time have been added!
87:00- New sub Sinoxolo Kwayiba received a yellow card after a tackle against a Congolese midfielder.
82:00- South Africa follows the substitutions with two of their own. Teboho Mokoena was met with a standing ovation for his thrilling performance when he was subbed for Sinoxolo Kwayiba. Khuliso Mudau was also subbed for Thapelo Morena in defence.
81:00- Congo makes more substitutions: Josna Epifani Loulendo for Christopher Ibayi, and Merveil Valthy Streeker Ndockyt was taken out for Loïs Sylvain Fauriel.
79:00- RAYNERS MARKS THE FIFTH! The striker made it off the bench and capitalised on a mistake by Mafoumbi to strike a shot into the corner of the posts from outside the box.
69:00- Elias Mokwana received a yellow card.
65:00- South Africa follows Congo and makes a triple substitution. Oswin Appollis is substituted for Relebohile Mofokeng after a stunning display, including 3 goal involvements. Lyle Foster is also substituted for Iqraam Rayners after a collision with the Congolese keeper, Christoffer Mafoumbi. The next substitution is Luke Le Roux for Bathusi Aubaas.
59:00- Congo makes the first substitution of the night. Mons Bassouamina is substituted for Silvère Ganvoula M’boussy. A striker swapped for another striker with the hopes of fairing better.
52:00- FOSTER ENTERS THE SCORESHEET! Lyle Foster scores his first goal of the AFCON qualifiers campaign to make the score 4-0 with a thrilling assist by Mokwana.
45:00- the match resumes with South Africa kicking the game off at the center! Congo must be looking to shift the tides in their favour after a trying start to the game.
The game is finally at halftime! Stay tuned for when the game resumes!
36:00- AUBAAS MAKES IT THREE! A corner by Appollis led to a stunning goal by Aubaas from inside the box.
28:00- The match proceeded from the 28-minute mark, with kick-off by Congo in the centre.
The match is currently suspended- stay tuned for updates
27:00- MOKOENA SCORES ANOTHER BANGER! Another assist by Appollis from the left wing, led Mokoena to another stunning goal, this time from outside the box.
15:00- Williams clears a goal attempt by Congo after a speedy attack at goal.
12:00- MOKOENA GETS AN EARLY GOAL FOR SOUTH AFRICA! After a corner by Appollis, Mokoena has a classy header to score South Africa’s first goal of the night.
10:00- Mokoena received a yellow card after a clash with a Congo Brazzaville player that resulted in a lengthy bout with medics.
01:00-The match begins with intensity and excitement as South Africa starts their first attack of the game very early. The energy is electric and the crowd is buzzing, Congo seems to cope well with the intensity and clears the ball quite easily.
Bafana Bafana vs Congo Pre-Match
Fans are excited to see the thrilling displays that are set to begin as Bafana Bafana vs Congo. social media is ablaze with commentary and anticipation as people wait for this exciting AFCON Qualifier. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha is set to host 30 000 fans!
Bafana Bafana vs Congo Lineup
The lineup for today’s Bafana Bafana vs Congo sees Williams start as captain, Modiba, Dortley, Kekana and Mudau in the back. Aubaas and Mokoena are in the middle, and Appolis, Foster, Zwane and Mokwana as the frontline.
