FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Mali vs Central African Republic, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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  • 76': Kamory Doumbia
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  • 79': Geoffrey Kondogbia

About

Mali are hosting Central African Republic at Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako, Mali, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 40': Brad Pirioua (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Mali 0, Central African Republic 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Mali 0, Central African Republic 0.
  • 62': Substitution, Mali. Fousseni Diabaté replaces Moussa Doumbia.
  • 62': Substitution, Mali. Nene Dorgeles replaces Yves Bissouma.
  • 62': Substitution, Mali. Youssoufou Niakaté replaces Adama Traoré.
  • 66': Dominique Youfeigane (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 66': Substitution, Central African Republic. Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou replaces Goduine Koyalipou.
  • 66': Substitution, Central African Republic. Vénuste Baboula replaces Karl Namnganda.
  • 76': Goal! Mali 1, Central African Republic 0. Kamory Doumbia (Mali) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fousseni Diabaté.
  • 76': Substitution, Mali. Kamory Doumbia replaces Ibrahima Sissoko.
  • 79': Goal! Mali 1, Central African Republic 1. Geoffrey Kondogbia (Central African Republic) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Vénuste Baboula.
  • 90'+4': Substitution, Central African Republic. Eleoenai Tompte replaces Louis Mafouta.
  • 90'+5': Substitution, Mali. Lassine Sinayoko replaces Lassana Coulibaly.
  • 90'+10': Second Half ends, Mali 1, Central African Republic 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Mali 1, Central African Republic 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade du 26 Mars
Location: Bamako, Mali
Attendance: 30,000

WCQ - CAF Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Ghana 6 +10 15
2 Comoros 6 +2 12
3 Madagascar 6 +3 10
4 Mali 6 +4 9
Full Table

Line-Ups

MLI Mali (4-3-3)

No. Name
22 Ismael Diarra Diawara (GK)
3 Sikou Niakate
15 Mamadou Fofana
6 Massadio Haidara
2 Hamari Traoré
4 Amadou Haidara
11 Lassana Coulibaly
10 Yves Bissouma
9 Ibrahima Sissoko
14 Adama Traoré
7 Moussa Doumbia

CTA Central African Republic (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
16 Dominique Youfeigane (GK) Yellow Card
5 Sadock Ndobé
6 Amos Youga
14 Séverin Tatolna
12 Isaac Solet
20 Goduine Koyalipou
2 Brad Pirioua Yellow Card
19 Geoffrey Kondogbia
9 Louis Mafouta
7 Trésor Toropité
10 Karl Namnganda

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