South Africa vs Congo Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | AFCON Qualifiers | October 11, 2024
Preview
- Tournament: AFCON Qualifying
- Date: Friday, Oct 11
- Kick-off Time: 6:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, South Africa
South Africa’s national football team will play host to the Congo national football team for the top spot in the Group K AFCON qualifying at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Congo doesn’t have any significant status on the international stage, so we could expect an easy win for the hosts.
The hosts 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. South Africa has also been undefeated on home soil since July 2023 and are expected to pick up an easy three points.
Meanwhile, the visiting side have endured a difficult time in the past few months and enters this fixture with a mixed form. They also sit at the bottom of their World Cup qualifying group after three matches without a single point.
South Africa national football team news
South Africa 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.
Congo national football team news
Meanwhile, Congo 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 vs Congo Predicted Lineups
South Africa national football team predicted lineup (4-5-1):
Goalkeeper: Williams
Defenders: Mudau, Kekana, Dortley, Modiba
Midfielders: Appollis, Mokoena, Aubaas, Zwane, Mofokeng
Forwards: Foster
Congo national football team predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ndzila
Defenders: Andzouana, Passi, Bidounga, Poaty
Midfielders: Dembi, Massanga, Mboungou
Forwards: Bassouamina, Ndockyt; Ganvoula
Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off only 10 times in the past, with South Africa winning only five times. Congo has managed one whereas the four games ended in a draw.
Last five matches result:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| October 15, 2014 | South Africa 0-0 Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |
| October 11, 2014 | Congo 0-2 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations |
| June 16, 2007 | Congo 1-1 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations |
| September 02, 2006 | South Africa 0-0 Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |
| June 17, 2001 | South Africa 0-0 Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |
Key Players to Watch out in South Africa vs Congo
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.
South Africa vs Congo Prediction
South Africa’s national football team have made a positive start to their AFCON qualifying campaign and has not lost their last 30 matches on home soil across all competitions. They have managed a 3-2 win over South Sudan in the last game and currently sit second in the World Cup qualifiers group with seven points. They will leave no stone unturned to claim the maximum points this weekend due to their ten-match unbeaten run.
Congo’s national football team, meanwhile, are not the favourites for this tie as they struggled in recent away games and lost 2-0 to Uganda in their last game. Congo enters this match with a mixed performance and will need to improve their away from if they want to secure the maximum points this weekend.
Predicted Score: South Africa 2-0 Congo
Where to Watch South Africa vs Congo Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony Network/SonyLiv |
| Congo | SuperSport and Star Times |
FAQs
Q. When is South Africa vs Congo?
The South Africa vs Congo game will be played on 11th October at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Q. Where to watch South Africa vs Congo live for free?
Q. What is the predicted score in South Africa vs Congo?
The predicted score for South Africa vs Congo is 2-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for South Africa vs Congo?
Both South Africa and Congo have met 10 times in the past. South Africa won five, Congo only managed one and the remaining four games ended in a draw.
image sources
- South-Africa-Squad: Getty Images
- Congo-Squad: Getty Images
- Ronwen-Williams-South-Africa: Getty Images
- Silvere-Ganvoula-Congo: Getty Images