DRC asserted their presence early in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff match, with Silas receiving an opportunity at goal within the first eight minutes. However, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams exhibited sharp reflexes to thwart the striker in a one-on-one encounter. 

South Africa began to find their rhythm later on, as Evidence Makgopa had a chance in the 19th minute following a through ball from Teboho Mokoena, but unfortunately, his shot missed the target, going over and wide.

As the first half progressed, the game became more expansive, yet both teams reached halftime without scoring any goals.

In the second half, both teams were unable to convert their chances as they lacked the clinical finishing they had anticipated, resulting in a 0-0 scoreline at the end of full-time.

The match headed straight into penalties where Williams once again was the star of the show, saving Meshack Elia's sudden death penalty to guide the South Africans to a third-place finish. 

Bafana Bafana defeated DR Congo 6-5 on penalties to bag the Afcon 2023 bronze medal on Saturday night

Bafana’s Williams was tested in regulation time where he was solid in between the posts.

However, his heroics came out in the penalty shootout where he stood firm to guide the nation to a bronze medal