South Sudan vs Congo DR, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 13': Goal! South Sudan 0, Congo DR 1. Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joris Kayembe.
- 36': Goal! South Sudan 0, Congo DR 2. Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Edo Kayembe.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Goal! South Sudan 0, Congo DR 3. Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yoane Wissa.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, South Sudan 0, Congo DR 3.
- 45': Second Half begins South Sudan 0, Congo DR 3.
- 45': Substitution, South Sudan. Joseph Malish replaces William Gama.
- 45': Substitution, South Sudan. Keer Majak replaces David Sebit.
- 45': Substitution, South Sudan. Peter Chol replaces Mario Albano.
- 57': Goal! South Sudan 0, Congo DR 4. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Cédric Bakambu.
- 62': Substitution, Congo DR. Meschack Elia replaces Yoane Wissa.
- 68': Goal! South Sudan 1, Congo DR 4. Keer Majak (South Sudan) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuel Taban.
- 68': Substitution, South Sudan. Tito Okello replaces Pap Chol.
- 68': Substitution, South Sudan. Valentino Yuel replaces Pal Paul Puk.
- 77': Substitution, Congo DR. Fiston Mayele replaces Cédric Bakambu.
- 77': Substitution, Congo DR. Gédéon Kalulu replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- 85': Substitution, Congo DR. Théo Bongonda replaces Nathanaël Mbuku.
- 86': Substitution, Congo DR. Charles Pickel replaces Edo Kayembe.
- 87': Joseph Malish (South Sudan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, South Sudan 1, Congo DR 4.
- 0': Match ends, South Sudan 1, Congo DR 4.
Game Information
Venue: Juba National Stadium
Location: Juba National Stadium, South Sudan
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congo DR | 7 | +8 | 16 |
| 2 | Senegal | 7 | +9 | 15 |
| 3 | Sudan | 7 | +4 | 12 |
| 4 | Mauritania | 7 | -5 | 5 |
Line-Ups
South Sudan (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Magut (GK) |
| 17 | Athir Thomas Abdo Gaber |
| 2 | Benjamin Laku |
| 4 | Pal Paul Puk |
| 3 | Okocha Rashid |
| 13 | Samuel Taban |
| 15 | Mario Taban |
| 8 | William Gama |
| 5 | Peter Chan |
| 14 | David Sebit |
| 23 | Pap Chol |
Congo DR (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dimitry Bertaud (GK) |
| 5 | Dylan Batubinsika |
| 22 | Chancel Mbemba |
| 12 | Joris Kayembe |
| 2 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
| 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy |
| 11 | Noah Sadiki |
| 4 | Edo Kayembe |
| 17 | Cédric Bakambu |
| 20 | Yoane Wissa |
| 7 | Nathanaël Mbuku |
WCQ - CAF News
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