Bafana Bafana will face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday night in the 2023 Afcon bronze medal match.
South Africa lost in a dramatic penalty shootout to Nigeria in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, DR Congo narrowly lost to host country Ivory Coast in the second semi-final.
The two teams will clash tonight in the 3rd/4th place decider at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Take a look below at how both Bafana and Democratic Republic of Congo have chosen their lineups for tonight's match.
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Bafana vs Democratic Republic of the Congo: Starting line-up
South Africa XI: Williams, Xulu, Sibisi, Modiba, Mudau, Sithole, Mokoena, Zwane, Mayambela, Morena, Makgopa.
Subs: Goth, Moswa, Repasa, Adams, Monare, Apolis, Moby, Mashego.
11th Democratic Republic of the Congo: Yaka, Kifuku, Buduka, Sibola, Diangana, Mutusamy, Bongonda, Katongpa, Ditu, Mbemba, Bokote.
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Action is scheduled to begin at 22:00 suddenly. The Bafana vs Nigeria match will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL and SABC1.
You can also live stream the match if you don't have access to a TV screen. SABC+ (No subscription required).
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“It was disappointing because on Wednesday we played very well against Nigeria and showed that we are a good team” – Bafana coach Hugo Bruce said. sowetan.
“But he is a coach who takes pride in coaching this team. We played a good Afcon, but it's a big disappointment when you play so well in the semi-finals. “Tomorrow's game against Bafana will be special. It all depends on which team is more motivated.
“If you take my advice, there is no need to play this match because the most important thing in a tournament like this is who comes first.
“If you're second or fourth, it's all the same for me because it's a statistical thing. What matters is who comes first, because that's what will always be remembered.”
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