South Sudan vs South Africa, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
South Sudan
  • 15': Tito Okello (P)
  • 57': Valentino Yuel
FT
2 - 3
South Africa
  • 17': Oswin Appollis
  • 45'+2': Oswin Appollis
  • 90'+5': Thalente Mbatha

About

South Sudan are hosting South Africa at Juba National Stadium, Juba National Stadium, South Sudan, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Juba National Stadium
Location: Juba National Stadium, South Sudan

AFCON Qualifying Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Africa 6 +11 14
2 Uganda 6 +3 13
3 Congo 6 -8 4
4 South Sudan 6 -6 3
Full Standings

Line-Ups

SSD South Sudan (3-4-1-2)

No. Name
22 Majak Maling (GK)
4 Peter Manyang
14 Pal Paul Puk
13 Samuel Taban
6 Joseph Malish
5 Jackson Obede Morgan
24 Paul Mara
3 Okocha Rashid
11 Emmanuel Loki
7 Valentino Yuel
9 Tito Okello
South Sudan Substitutes:
Ajak Chol, Nevelo Yoseke, Benjamin Laku, William Gama, Nicolas Madeng, Geriga Atendele, Wani Ivan Adebo, Goma Genaro, David Chan, Chol Peter, Machop Chol, Gadafi Wahab.

RSA South Africa (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Sipho Chaine (GK)
14 Rushwin Dortley
21 Siyabonga Ngezana Yellow Card
6 Aubrey Modiba
20 Khuliso Mudau
11 Themba Zwane
4 Teboho Mokoena
13 Yaya Sithole Yellow Card
9 Lyle Foster
7 Oswin Appollis
23 Thapelo Morena
South Africa Substitutes:
Iqraam Rayners, Elias Mokwana, Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Ratomo, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Patrick Maswanganyi, Veli Mothwa, Grant Kekana, Jayden Adams, Fawaaz Basadien, Nyiko Mobbie, Ricardo Goss.

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