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South Africa vs DR Congo Prediction: Africa Cup of Nations Match on 10.02.2024

South Africa and DR Congo will compete in the match for 3rd place at the African Cup of Nations on Saturday at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, with kickoff slated for 20:00 GMT.

Key Highlights

Nigeria eliminated South Africa on penalties after the semi-final ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Their performance in the semi-final was full of energy, industry, and dynamic play; they dominated 61% of the ball and had 5 shots on target against Nigeria. Both sides were awarded penalties, leading to the two goals scored in this match.

South Africa will look to bolster their cutting edge and penetration in the final third when they entertain DR Congo on Saturday.

DR Congo were eliminated in the semi-final by the hosts Ivory Coast, losing 1-0 after an evenly matched clash at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe. 

The defeat was the first time they had lost a match at the AFCON tournament, after they went on a four-match drawing run before beating Guinea 3-1 in the quarter-finals.

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The two sides will be proud of their efforts at the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. They exceeded pre-tournament expectations, as the progressed to the last four ahead of some of the fancied names that were eliminated.

Their clash on Saturday will be a consolation prize for the two sides after they missed out on the final.

Injury Report

Neither side have reported significant injury worries ahead of the match on Saturday. However, having lost the semi-finals, the respective managers will look to change things up for the clash for 3rd

Prediction

DR Congo and South Africa have shown a penchant of playing some exciting front foot football at AFCON.

This will be an exciting match, with both teams capable of creating and taking chances.

South Africa will edge DR Congo and take 3rd spot at the 2024 AFCON.

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