FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Congo DR vs South Sudan 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

  • 45'+3': Théo Bongonda
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1 - 0

Introduction

Congo DR are hosting South Sudan at Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa, Congo DR, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

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

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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
Full Table

Line-Ups

COD Congo DR (4-3-3)

No. Name
16 Dimitry Bertaud (GK)
5 Dylan Batubinsika
15 Rocky Bushiri
14 Arthur Masuaku Yellow Card
22 Chancel Mbemba
18 Charles Pickel
8 Samuel Moutoussamy
11 Silas Katompa-Mvumpa
20 Yoane Wissa
23 Simon Banza
10 Théo Bongonda

SSD 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 Yellow Card
17 Paul Mara
2 Nelson Victor
11 Tito Mayor
21 Yohanna Juma
5 Peter Chan

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