Today, at 11 p.m., the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan will be the scene of a crucial clash between South Africa and DR Congo, where the bronze medal will be at stake. South Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo will look to bow out in style at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast 2023. Both teams were knocked out of the title race in the semi-finals where Bafana Bafana were beaten 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw against Nigeria, while DR Congo lost by a slim 1-0 margin to hosts Ivory Coast. Although both teams are disappointed with the semi-final elimination, the third and fourth place play-offs present the perfect opportunity for each team to return home with the consolation of being the third best team in the competition. On the South African side, the pillar of defense, Grant Kekana, will be absolved of his duties due to his suspension following his expulsion during the clash against Nigeria in the semi-final. The “Bafana Bafana” will strive to compensate for this absence in order to secure a second bronze medal, the first since 2000. The DR Congo for its part, no physical misfortune is to report and the whole of the Congolese armada will be in full force for this final battle of the CAN. Chancel Mbemba and his fellow players aim to win their third bronze medal, adding the 1998 and 2015 editions to their list of achievements.
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