South Sudan vs Congo, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
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3 - 2
3 - 2
About
South Sudan are hosting Congo
at Juba National Stadium, Juba National Stadium, South Sudan, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Commentary
- 22': Janard Mbemba (Congo) Yellow Card at 22'
- 26': Christopher Ibayi (Congo) Goal at 26'
- 31': Ebon Wajo (South Sudan) Goal at 31'
- 34': Yohanna Juma (South Sudan) Yellow Card at 34'
- 35': Christopher Ibayi (Congo) Goal at 35'
- 45'+2': Ebon Wajo (South Sudan) Goal at 47'
- 45': Emmanuel Maku (South Sudan) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Paul Mara (South Sudan) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Prestige Mboungou (Congo) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Nolan Mbemba (Congo) Substitution at 57'
- 68': Beni Namboka (Congo) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Jason Bahamboula (Congo) Substitution at 68'
- 73': Chol Peter (South Sudan) Substitution at 73'
- 78': Bryan Passi (Congo) Red Card at 78'
- 82': Data Elly (South Sudan) Substitution at 82'
- 84': Data Elly (South Sudan) Goal at 84'
- 90'+1': Atir Magor (South Sudan) Substitution at 91'
Statistics
 CGO |
SSD |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 58.1 | Possession | 41.9 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: Juba National Stadium
Location: Juba National Stadium, South Sudan
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 |
Line-Ups
South Sudan (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Goma Genaro (GK) |
| 2 | Benjamin Laku |
| 4 | Pal Paul Puk |
| 12 | Wani Ivan Adebo |
| 13 | Samuel Taban |
| 8 | William Gama |
| 6 | Joseph Malish |
| 26 | Mandela Malish |
| 21 | Yohanna Juma  |
| 7 | Valentino Yuel |
| 11 | Ebon Wajo |
Congo (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Trey Vimalin (GK) |
| 22 | Janard Mbemba |
| 5 | Bryan Passi  |
| 2 | Morgan Poaty |
| 6 | Fred Dembi |
| 25 | Gaïus Makouta |
| 18 | Harvy Ossété |
| 7 | Mons Bassouamina |
| 10 | Merveil Ndockyt |
| 3 | Silvére Ganvoula |
| 9 | Christopher Ibayi |
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