Preview
- Tournament: AFCON Qualifying
- Date: Tuesday, Oct 15
- Kick-off Time: 5:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Congo
Congo’s national football team will play host to the South African national football team for three important points in the Group K AFCON qualifying at the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat. Congo doesn’t have any significant status on the international stage, so we could expect another easy win for the visitors.
The visitors have been in sensational form this year and have extended their impressive unbeaten streak across all competitions to 10 in a row. They are pushing for back-to-back AFCON appearances and are currently second in the group standings, level on four points with Uganda. They have also been undefeated on home soil since July 2023 and enter this match as the clear favourties.
Meanwhile, the hosts have endured a difficult time in the past few months and are coming off a humiliating 5-0 defeat to South Africa in their last meeting on Friday. They also sit at the bottom of their World Cup qualifying group after three matches without a single point.
Congo national football team news
South Africa are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection, but no official squad has been announced. Players like Bryan Passi and Ryan Bidounga will likely team up in central defence.
South Africa national football team news
Meanwhile, Congo captain Ronwen Williams missed the last two times with a shoulder injury but has now returned to full fitness. However defensive midfielder Thalente Mbatha and midfielder Jayden Adams has been ruled out due to their respective injuries. Lyle Foster sustained a thigh injury in the last game and would sit out for this tie.
Congo vs South Africa Predicted Lineups
Congo national football team predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Mafoumbi
Defenders: Poaty, Bidounga, Makosso, Andzouana
Midfielders: Ndockyt, Otanga, Makouta
Forwards: Mboungou, Ibayi, Ganvoula
South Africa national football team predicted lineup (4-2-2-2):
Goalkeeper: Williams
Defenders: Modiba, Dortley, Kekana, Mudau
Midfielders: Mokoena, Aubaas; Appollis, Mokwana
Forwards: Foster, Zwane
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Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off only 11 times in the past, with South Africa winning only six times. Congo has managed one whereas the four games ended in a draw.
Last five matches result:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| October 11, 2024 | South Africa 5-0 Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |
| October 15, 2014 | Congo 0-0 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations |
| October 11, 2014 | South Africa 0-2 Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |
| June 16, 2007 | South Africa 1-1 Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |
| September 02, 2006 | Congo 0-0 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations |
Key Players to Watch out in Congo vs South Africa
Ronwen Williams (South Africa)
The 32-year-old captain who spent most of his professional career with SuperSport United was awarded Best Goalkeeper in AFCON 2023. Williams has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy after a stellar year for both club and country.
Silvere Ganvoula (Congo)
Silvere Ganvoula is a forward who plays for the Swiss side Young Boys and had a great start to the 2024/25 campaign registering four goals in the last seven league games.
Congo vs South Africa Prediction
Congo’s national football team meanwhile, are not the favourites for this tie as they struggled in recent away games and lost 5-0 to the visitors in their last game. They enter this match with a mixed performance and will need to improve theirs away from if they want to secure the maximum points before the conclusion of the international break.
South Africa’s national football team, meanwhile, have made a positive start to their AFCON qualifying campaign and has not lost their last 31 matches on home soil across all competitions. They have managed a 5-0 win over Congo in Friday’s encounter and currently sit in second place in their AFCON qualifying group. They will leave no stone unturned to claim the maximum points this weekend due to their eleven-match unbeaten run.
Predicted Score: Congo 0-3 South Africa
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Where to Watch Congo vs South Africa Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony Network/SonyLiv |
| South Africa | SuperSport and Star Times |
FAQs
Q. When is Congo vs South Africa?
The Congo vs South Africa game will be played on 15th October at Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat.
Q. Where to watch Congo vs South Africa live for free?
Q. What is the predicted score in Congo vs South Africa?
The predicted score for Congo vs South Africa is 0-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Congo vs South Africa?
Both Congo and South Africa have met 11 times in the past. South Africa won six, Congo only managed one, and the remaining four games ended in a draw.