SAFA had earmarked Bloemfontein for the encounter but there were challenges that forced them to go for a different venue.
Bafana Bafana will host Congo on 11 October before flying out for the return leg of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
However, there were challenges in making that happen – top of the list was the conditioning of the pitch at the Free State Stadium. “Given the support we received in June when Bafana Bafana played against Zimbabwe, we thought it’s the best atmosphere to give our team the support they need to get maximum points at home before they go to Brazzavile.Bafana Bafana to face Congo in Gqeberha. Image: Wikimedia
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hugo Broos names Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for Congo AFCON qualifiersBafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 32-member preliminary squad for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo.
Read more »
Bafana Bafana bolstered by Ronwen Williams, Percy Tau for Congo Afcon qualifiersBafana will take on Congo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on October 11, before travelling to to the Congo for the return match four days later.
Read more »
Technical Head (Care and Treatment - Wits RHI – Bloemfontein) - Free State BloemfonteinIT Industry News. Daily.
Read more »
Technical Head (Health Systems Strengthening and Sustainability - Wits RHI – Bloemfontein) - Free State BloemfonteinIT Industry News. Daily.
Read more »
Technical Head: Care and Treatment (Doctor - Wits RHI – Bloemfontein) - Free State BloemfonteinIT Industry News. Daily.
Read more »
AFCON: Kaizer Chiefs Target Speaks on Bafana Bafana Clash With South SudanThe Bafana Bafana of South Africa are set to face South Sudan in their second fixture in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after drawing against Uganda.
Read more »