The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third place play-off is set to take place between South Africa and DR Congo. Both teams are looking to bounce back from their semi-final disappointments and secure a bronze medal in the tournament.
In the semi-finals, South Africa faced Nigeria and managed to force the game into extra time with a late goal, but eventually lost in a penalty shootout. On the other hand, DR Congo was narrowly defeated by Ivory Coast, with Sebastian Haller scoring the only goal of the match.
This match holds significance for both teams. DR Congo finished third in AFCON 2015, while South Africa’s last appearance in this match was in 2000 when they clinched the bronze medal by defeating Tunisia.
The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 11, 2024, at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan with an 8pm GMT kick-off time. Football enthusiasts in the UK can catch the live action on Sky Sports football or via the Sky Go app.
South Africa will be missing Grant Kekana due to suspension, while DR Congo’s Gael Kakuta is expected to make a return from injury. The encounter is poised to be a closely contested affair, with both teams aiming to end their AFCON campaign on a high note.
In their previous meeting in a friendly match, South Africa secured a 1-0 victory over DR Congo, setting the stage for an intriguing clash in the third place play-off.
The odds for the match currently stand at 6/5 for South Africa to finish third and 8/13 for DR Congo to clinch the third position. With strong defensive records in the tournament, it is anticipated to be a tightly contested game, with both teams vying for a podium finish.
As the match approaches, the excitement and anticipation among football fans are on the rise, and it remains to be seen which team will emerge victorious and claim the third place in the prestigious AFCON tournament.
