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Congo vs Bafana Bafana: Kickoff time, key news

Bafana Bafana square up against Congo looking to cement their status as leaders of of Afcon 2025 qualifying Group K. Will Mama Joy be watching?


Match recap: Bafana Bafana trounce Congo to take hold of Afcon Qualifying Group K

Teboho Mokoena’s brace and goals from Bathusi Aubaas, Lyle Foster and substitute Iqraam Rayners completed the 5-0 rout for Bafana over lowly Congo. Mamelodi Sundowns playmaker Themba ‘Mshishi’ Zwane brought up his 50th cap on the night. South Africa has seven points from three qualifying matches and faces Congo in the return leg on Monday 15 October. Kickoff is at 18:00.

Starting XI vs Congo in the 5-0 home win: Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Rushwin Dortley, Aubrey Modiba; Bathusi Aubaas, Teboho Mokoena; Elias Mokwana, Oswin Appollis; Lyle Foster, Themba Zwane

Subs used: Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Thapelo Morena, Luke Le Roux, Sinoxolo Kwayiba.


Mokwana wanted in Europe?

Esperance and former Sekhukhune winger Elias Mokwana is now a regular for Hugo Broos in the Bafana side. According to Soccer-Laduma, European scouts watched him in South Africa’s resounding win over Congo.

“There is interest from Europe in Mokwana. Actually, it’s from Belgium. We can’t say which team it is at the moment because that could complicate things. He has been spotted by scouts and agents from Belgium who have twice watched him play for Bafana Bafana and they are willing to talk to his team in Tunisia for a possible move. I can’t say when they want him but they have inquired about him. They are believed to be at the forefront in looking for his services,” said the source. 

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Elias Mokwana celebrates a goal for Bafana Bafana. Image: @safanet/X

Mama Joy making news

Local celeb fan Mama Joy appeared to obscure a young fan’s artwork when the television cameras panned to him. She was more interested in having the spotlight on her, clearly. X user @bhutikhens said that ‘this Mama Joy character gives narcissism a new meaning.’

Scrolling through the replies to the tweet, it’s safe to say the reaction has been mixed.

Video via @bhutikhens / X

What are your thoughts on Mama Joy’s antics in this video? Just good clean fun? What are your score predictions for Bafnaa’s clash in Brazzaville?

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