France, Feb. 11 -- South Africa claimed third place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night following a penalty shoot-out victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The match at the StadeFelix Houphouet-Boignyin Abidjan ended 0-0 after 90 minutes and went straight to the spot-kick session.

DRC had a chance to win it with their fifth kick, but South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams plunged to his right to parry Chancel Mbemba's effort.

That made it four apiece. The next three shots were successfully converted but Williams saved Meshack Elia's attempt to spark celebrations among the South Africans.

"The players have given everything," said DRC coach Sebastien Desabre. "But we are fourth and not third because we did not ...