Guinea-Bissau vs Eswatini, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Game Information
Venue: Stade du 24 Septembre
Location: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 6 | +9 | 14 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | Guinea-Bissau | 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 4 | Eswatini | 6 | -11 | 2 |
Line-Ups
Guinea-Bissau (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Manuel Balde (GK)  |
| 4 | Marcelo Djaló |
| 22 | Opa Sanganté |
| 21 | Nanu |
| 15 | Jefferson Encada |
| 6 | Burá |
| 8 | Alfa Semedo |
| 25 | Zidane Banjaqui |
| 10 | Carlos Mané |
| 9 | Franculino Djú |
| 17 | Mama Baldé |
Eswatini (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Mathabela Sandanzwe (GK) |
| 19 | Gift Gamedze |
| 6 | Sibongakhonkhe Silenge |
| 3 | Kwakhe Thwala |
| 20 | Mxolisi Manana |
| 21 | Sifiso Matse |
| 22 | Simanga Masangane |
| 5 | Bongwa Matsebula |
| 4 | Neliswa Dlamini |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Sabelo Ndzinisa |
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