South Sudan vs Togo: WC Africa Qualification Group Stage
South Sudan vs Togo National Football Team – Match preview, prediction, official lineups, and live score for the Africa World Cup Qualifiers on October 13, 2025.
Two sides already out of contention for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification will meet as South Sudan host Togo at Juba Stadium on Monday. Both teams enter this final Group B match with only pride to play for, aiming to end their campaigns on a positive note.
Official Lineups & Live Score
Stay tuned for confirmed lineups and live score updates as kickoff approaches.
AI Prediction
Our AI model suggests that Togo are favorites with a 40% chance of victory, compared to 31% for South Sudan and 29% for a draw. The Sparrowhawks’ experience could make the difference, but South Sudan will look to use home advantage to surprise their opponents.
Match Preview
South Sudan sit at the bottom of Group B with four points, having scored only three goals and conceded 19 in nine matches. Their recent form has been disappointing, with no wins in six games across all competitions and a 5-0 defeat to Senegal in their last outing.
This is South Sudan’s third attempt at World Cup qualification, and they are still seeking their first win at this level. Coach Nicolas Dupuis will hope to inspire his players to a strong finish and give home fans something to celebrate.
Togo, on the other hand, are fourth with seven points. Their only win of the campaign came against Sudan, while their most recent match ended in a 1-0 loss to DR Congo. The Sparrowhawks have struggled to score consistently, netting only five goals in nine matches.
Despite this, coach Dare Nibombe will push his team to secure a second win and end the campaign on a high.
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Form Guide
South Sudan (last six matches, all competitions): L, L, D, L, D, L
Togo (last six matches, all competitions): D, D, L, L, W, L
Head-to-head: The teams played out a 1-1 draw earlier in the group stage.
Team News
South Sudan will be without midfielder Joseph Malish Manase, who is suspended after picking up his second yellow card of the campaign. Mario Albano is likely to start in his place, while Athir Thomas and Rashid Okocha could be brought into the defense following the heavy defeat to Senegal. Record goalscorer Tito Okello is expected to lead the attack once again.
Predicted South Sudan lineup: Mawith; Dhata, Toha, Laku, Okocha; Albano, Chan; P. Chol, Daniel, R. Innocent; T. Okello
For Togo, coach Nibombe may rotate his squad. Kennedy Boateng, Yaw Anoh, and Mawouna Amevor are pushing for starts, while Kodjo Laba could come in to partner Kevin Denkey, who is the team’s top scorer in the qualifiers with two goals.
Predicted Togo lineup: Mensah; Fofana, Boma, Amevor, Anoh; Bode, Romao, Aholou, Klidje; Laba, Denkey
Prediction Verdict
Both teams are playing for pride, and while South Sudan will look to capitalize on home support, Togo’s experience and superior attacking options should see them edge this contest.
Predicted Score: South Sudan 1 – 2 Togo
