
Congo DR vs South Sudan 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 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': 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. Grady Diangana replaces Théo Bongonda.
- 61': Substitution, Congo DR. Edo Kayembe replaces Charles Pickel.
- 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.
Game Information
Venue: Stade des Martyrs
Location: Kinshasa, Congo DR
Attendance: 70,000
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
+5 | Congo DR | 6 | 13 | 1 |
+7 | Senegal | 6 | 12 | 0 |
+6 | Sudan | 6 | 12 | 0 |
-3 | Togo | 6 | 4 | 2 |
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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