South Africa will face Congo Brazzaville this Friday in a crucial AFCON 2025 qualifier at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, with both teams eager to secure vital points in Group K. The match kicks off at 17:00 GMT and will be broadcast live on SABC in South Africa, while Canal+ Sport 5 will provide coverage across sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in French-speaking nations.
South Africa currently sits second in Group K with four points from two matches, having won one and drawn one.
Congo, close behind in third place, have three points after securing one win and one loss in their campaign.
Bafana Bafana will be looking to capitalize on home advantage as they aim to strengthen their bid for a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
A win would push them closer to securing qualification, while a defeat could open the door for Congo to leapfrog them in the standings.
The stakes are high, and with both teams relatively close in points, this encounter is shaping up to be a pivotal one in the group.
