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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Congo DR

45'+3': Théo Bongonda

FT
1 - 0

South Sudan

About

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

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
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'+6': First Half ends, Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0.
45': Second Half begins Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0.
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. Edo Kayembe replaces Charles Pickel.
61': Substitution, Congo DR. Grady Diangana replaces Théo Bongonda.
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.
90'+7': Second Half ends, Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0.
0': Match ends, Congo DR 1, South Sudan 0.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade des Martyrs
Location: Kinshasa, Congo
Attendance: 70,000

WCQ - CAF Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Senegal	8	+10	18
2	Congo DR	8	+7	16
3	Sudan	8	+3	12
4	Togo	8	-4	7

Full Table

Line-Ups

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

Congo DR Substitutes:

Lionel M'Pasi, Timothy Fayulu, Fiston Mayele, Edo Kayembe, Cédric Bakambu, Ngal'Ayel Mukau, Henock Inonga Baka, Jeremy Ngakia, Joris Kayembe, Noah Sadiki, Meschack Elia, Grady Diangana.

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

South Sudan Substitutes:

Lazarus Laku, Daniel John, Athir Thomas Abdo Gaber, Pap Chol, Angufi Mudasiri, Joseph Malish, Godwill Sabio, Mario Taban, Omot David, Simon Kuoto'O, Nhiak Agany.

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