Congo DR vs South Sudan, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Congo DR are hosting South Sudan
at Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa, Congo, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 40': William Gama (South Sudan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Goal! Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0. Théo Bongonda (Congo DR) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yoane Wissa.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0.
- 45': Substitution, South Sudan. David Sebit replaces Paul Jawa.
- 45': Substitution, South Sudan. Pap Chol replaces Yohanna Paulino.
- 57': Substitution, Congo DR. Meschack Elia replaces Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
- 57': Substitution, South Sudan. Joseph Malish replaces William Gama.
- 61': Substitution, Congo DR. Edo Kayembe replaces Charles Pickel.
- 61': Substitution, Congo DR. Grady Diangana replaces Théo Bongonda.
- 76': Substitution, South Sudan. Lazarus Peter replaces Nelson Victor.
- 79': Substitution, Congo DR. Cédric Bakambu replaces Simon Banza.
- 86': Substitution, South Sudan. Angufi Mudasiri replaces Ivan Wani.
- 90'+5': Arthur Masuaku (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0.
- 0': Match ends, Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade des Martyrs
Location: Kinshasa, Congo
Attendance: 70,000
Venue: Stade des Martyrs
Location: Kinshasa, Congo
Attendance: 70,000
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 10 | +19 | 24 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 10 | +9 | 22 |
| 3 | Sudan | 10 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | Togo | 10 | -5 | 8 |
Line-Ups
Congo DR (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dimitry Bertaud (GK) |
| 5 | Dylan Batubinsika |
| 15 | Rocky Bushiri |
| 14 | Arthur Masuaku  |
| 22 | Chancel Mbemba |
| 18 | Charles Pickel |
| 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy |
| 11 | Silas Katompa-Mvumpa |
| 20 | Yoane Wissa |
| 23 | Simon Banza |
| 10 | Théo Bongonda |
South Sudan (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Majak Maling (GK) |
| 4 | Pal Paul Puk |
| 12 | Rashid Toha |
| 3 | Wani Ivan Adebo |
| 13 | Samuel Taban |
| 8 | William Gama |
| 17 | Paul Mara |
| 2 | Nelson Victor |
| 11 | Tito Mayor |
| 21 | Yohanna Juma |
| 5 | Peter Chan |
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