South Africa and DR Congo must bounce back from their semi-final disappointment as they meet in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off.

Bafana Bafana struck late to take Nigeria to extra time in their last-four clash, and then survived a few minutes with ten men to force penalties. They could not get the job done from the spot though, as the Super Eagles reached the final with a 4-2 shootout win.

As for DR Congo, it was less dramatic as they were edged out by hosts Ivory Coast, with Sebastian Haller scoring the only goal of that semi-final encounter.

DR Congo finished third at AFCON in 2015, beating Equatorial Guinea on penalties, while this is the first time South Africa have played in this match since edging past Tunisia in 2000 to take bronze.

South Africa vs DR Congo team news
Grant Kekana is suspended for South Africa after his red card against Nigeria, with Nkosinathi Sibisi and Siyanda Xulu the options to partner Mothobi Mvala in the centre of defence.

Hugo Broos has been reluctant to make changes throughout the tournament, but Mihlali Mayambela and Zakhele Lepasa are among those who could come in should he opt to shuffle his pack for the third place play-off.

As for DR Congo, Gael Kakuta made his return from injury in the semi-final but managed only 45 minutes. It remains to be seen whether he is risked against Bafana Bafana.

Yoane Wissa is expected to start again, before returning to try and win his place back in the Brentford side.


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Let's go DR Congo,those xenophobic rats must go back into their hole empty handed !

Congo for the bronze, they deserve it

I expect Congo to dismantle SA with nothing less than 5-0.

However, the super eagles must defeat ivory coast by fire by force

South Africa will try to save face with this match

DR COngo 3 SA 2

Congo will still not let SA shine

If you have heart problem, stay away

My money on SA but my heart goes for Congo

Congo for the broze abeg.

Best of luck to the better team.

I see SA winning this though.
DR May not absorb the kind of pressure we did.

We were lucky with the South Africans

DR Congo has my support, SA go hear am

Game of Losers.
Opportunity for all the players wey their leg never touch ball to play.

Let's go Congo. I go support Congo because the same southy fans go support Ivory coast against us. NO GREE FOR ANYBODY

Easy win for DR Congo . Those guys de ball.

They have strong defence and attack.

SA would hold their own but I see DRC winning by 1-0

Congo, let's go!

femi4:
If you have heart problem, stay away

My money on SA but my heart goes for Congo

This is exactly how to support SE tomorrow


your money on ivory coast...your heart for Nigeria...

Anybody wey win na still gain...

You can never fall down and die...

Base on beef , I still want SA to loss

Congo will win. I hope they win

They won't play much because they are demotivated and they probably playing under 3.5

😂😂😂😂😂

Christlike01:
Let's go DR Congo,those xenophobic rats must go back into their hole empty handed !

At all.

Ehh yaa

Go Congo Go.......

My support is for Congo

My head roots for Congo DR but my heart is for the 'The Boys the Boys.' Let's enjoy the game first. May the best team win.

My support is to the better team but then I will like Dr congo to be the better team tonight

joebeckz:
Best of luck to the better team.

I see SA winning this though.
DR May not absorb the kind of pressure we did.

We were lucky with the South Africans

If by lucky you meant the penalty shootout, then you're probably right. However the 90mins play was competitive and both teams played well.

We were even at the brink of a 2 nil lead before the goal got converted to a penalty.

In as much as I love Congo DR to disgrace SA, the Bafana Bafana boys are a power to reckon with.

But nevertheless, Congo you can dweeet!!