Soccer-South Africa take third place at Cup of Nations

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Third Place Playoff - South Africa v DR Congo - Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - February 10, 2024 South Africa's Ronwen Williams and Khuliso Mudau celebrate after winning the penalty shootout REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - South Africa took third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast when they edged the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena hit the outside of the post with the first kick after which the next eight efforts were all successful, leaving DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba needing to score to win the contest.