Malawi vs Sao Tome and Principe, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Goal! Malawi 1, São Tomé e Príncipe 0. Chawanangwa Kaonga (Malawi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Chifundo Mphasi.
- 14': Goal! Malawi 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 0. Lanjesi Nkhoma (Malawi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 35': Substitution, Malawi. Patrick Mwaungulu replaces Robert Saizi.
- 40': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Mauro Vilhete replaces Nuno Malheiro.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Malawi 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Malawi 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 0.
- 63': Substitution, Malawi. Wisdom Mpinganjira replaces Lanjesi Nkhoma.
- 65': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Sérgio Malé replaces Rogério Fernandes.
- 67': Goal! Malawi 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 1. Denilson Silva (São Tomé e Príncipe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 78': Goal! Malawi 3, São Tomé e Príncipe 1. Chifundo Mphasi (Malawi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Mwaungulu.
- 85': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Edmílson Viegas replaces Eba Viegas.
- 85': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Elias Varela replaces Adjeil Neves.
- 85': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. João Silva replaces Adjakson Ramos.
- 87': Substitution, Malawi. Chikondi Kamanga replaces Chimwemwe Idana.
- 87': Substitution, Malawi. Henri Kumwenda replaces Chawanangwa Kaonga.
- 87': Substitution, Malawi. Zeliat Nkhoma replaces Chifundo Mphasi.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Malawi 3, São Tomé e Príncipe 1.
- 0': Match ends, Malawi 3, São Tomé e Príncipe 1.
Game Information
Venue: Bingu National Stadium
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Attendance: 14,000
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia | 10 | +22 | 28 |
| 2 | Namibia | 10 | +3 | 15 |
| 3 | Liberia | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Malawi | 10 | +1 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Malawi (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | George Chikooka (GK) |
| 5 | Chembezi Denis |
| 7 | Nickson Mwase |
| 3 | Tatenda Mbalaka |
| 2 | Stanley Sanudi |
| 6 | Lloyd Aaron |
| 19 | Lanjesi Nkhoma |
| 8 | Chimwemwe Idana |
| 10 | Chawa |
| 11 | Chifundo Mphasi |
| 21 | Robert Saizi |
Sao Tome and Principe (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Pedro Mateus (GK) |
| 4 | Adjakson Ramos |
| 3 | Gilberto d'Almeida |
| 22 | Nuno Malheiro |
| 14 | Rogério Fernandes |
| 18 | Joel Neves |
| 8 | Denilson Silva |
| 13 | Adjeil Neves |
| 10 | Luís Leal |
| 7 | Ronaldo Afonso |
| 20 | Eba Viegas |
WCQ - CAF News
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.