South Africa vs DR Congo, where to watch Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and DR Congo, as well as kick-off time and team news.

South Africa and DR Congo will wrap up their respective AFCON 2023 campaigns when they meet in a third-place play-off match on Saturday.

South Africa lost to Nigeria in their semi-final encounter despite some valiant efforts to stay in the hunt for the trophy. The Bafana Bafana equalized the billing in the last minute of injury time thanks to Teboho Mokoena’s penalty. But Mokoena missed a crucial penalty in the shootout alongside Evidence Makgopa as South Africa lost to Nigeria on penalties 4-2.

DR Congo conceded a thrilling goal from Borussia Dortmund’s forward Sebastian Haller as hosts Ivory Coast marched into the finals of the tournament. DR Congo had a shambolic outing in the semi-final but they would be vying to cap off a scintillating tournament with a bronze medal.

Here We bring you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

South Africa vs DR Congo kick-off time

Date: February 10, 2024
Kick-off time: 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny

Team news & squads

- South Africa team news
  - The Bafana Bafana could switch back to a back four in their defensive structure after opting to replicate Nigeria’s three centre-backs formation in the semi-final.
  - Siyanda Xulu is touted to keep his place as a centre-back with Grant Kekana picking up a red card in extra time in the clash against Nigeria ruling him out of South Africa’s last game of the tournament.
  - South Africa predicted XI: Williams; Mudau, Xulu, Mvala, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole; Morena, Zwane, Tau; Makgopa.

Position Players

- - - Goalkeepers: Williams, Mothwa, Goss
    - Defenders: Mobbie, Mashego, Xulu, Modiba, Mvala, Kekana, Sibisi, Mudau, Xoki
    - Midfielders: Mokoena, Adams, Maseko, Sithole, Monare, Morena, Mthethwa
    - Forwards: Appollis, Makgopa, Tau, Zwane, Lepasa, Mayambela, Mokwana
- DR Congo team news
  - DR Congo could make just one switch to their side that featured in the semi-final clash against Ivory Coast with Theo Bongonda touted to displace Gael Kakuta in the eleven after the latter was substituted after the first half in the previous clash as well.
  - DR Congo predicted XI: M’Pasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Inonga, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy; Elia, Bongonda, Wissa; Bakambu.

Position Players

- - Goalkeepers: Mpasi, Bertaud, Siadi Ngusia
  - Defenders: Inonga, Bayeye, Kayembe, Bushiri, Mbemba, Kalulu, Masuaku
  - Midfielders: Tshibola, Diangana, Moutoussamy, Bongonda, Elia, Kakuta, Pickel, Mfulu
  - Forwards: Katompa Mvumpa, Bakambu, Mayele, Wissa, Banza