South Africa vs DR Congo Preview | AFCON 2023

PREDICTED LINE-UPS

South Africa

PREDICTED XI (5-4-1): Williams; Mudau, Mashego, Xulu, Mvala, Modiba; Tau, Mokoena, Sithole, Zwane; Makgopa

DR Congo

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mpasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Inonga, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy; Elia, Bongonda, Wissa; Bakambu

PREDICTION

A third-place playoff often receives criticism, but both teams are striving for pride here. The Democratic Republic of Congo, as their manager emphasised and the players demonstrated with a protest during their national anthem on Wednesday evening, are aiming to bring happiness to those enduring the ongoing civil war in their nation. DR Congo possesses the offensive prowess to break open a closely contested match, as this one is anticipated to be. Backing them would seem like the most favourable option on Saturday evening.