South Africa vs South Sudan, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
FT
3 - 0
3 - 0
About
South Africa are hosting South Sudan
at DHL Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Commentary
- 7': Iqraam Rayners (South Africa) Goal at 7'
- 22': Patrick Maswanganyi (South Africa) Goal at 22'
- 45': Atir Magor (South Sudan) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) Penalty - Scored at 50'
- 60': Data Elly (South Sudan) Substitution at 60'
- 74': Relebohile Ratomo (South Africa) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Sage Stephens (South Africa) Substitution at 74'
- 79': Devon Titus (South Africa) Substitution at 79'
- 80': Chol Peter (South Sudan) Substitution at 80'
- 90'+2': Mandela Malish (South Sudan) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 SSD |
RSA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fouls | 7 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 7 | Saves | 1 |
| 18.4 | Possession | 81.6 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 23 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 10 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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: DHL Cape Town Stadium
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Venue: DHL Cape Town Stadium
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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 Africa (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 13 | Rushwin Dortley |
| 21 | Siyabonga Ngezana |
| 3 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 7 | Oswin Appollis |
| 23 | Thapelo Morena |
| 11 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 8 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
South Sudan (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Majak Maling (GK) |
| 2 | Benjamin Laku |
| 4 | Pal Paul Puk |
| 12 | Wani Ivan Adebo |
| 24 | Samuel Taban |
| 8 | William Gama |
| 25 | Joseph Malish |
| 3 | Okocha Rashid |
| 17 | Paul Mara |
| 21 | Yohanna Juma |
| 11 | Ebon Wajo |
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