FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Central African Republic vs Nigeria, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Central African Republic
    FT
    0 - 2
    Nigeria
    • 29': Leon Balogun
    • 45'+1': Victor Osimhen

    About

    Central African Republic are hosting Nigeria at Stade Omnisports, Ngaoundere, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

    Venue: Stade Omnisports, Ngaoundere
    Location: Ngaoundéré, Cameroon

    WCQ - CAF Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 South Africa 10 +6 18
    2 Nigeria 10 +7 17
    3 Benin 10 +1 17
    4 Lesotho 10 -3 12
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    CTA Central African Republic

    No. Name
    1 Prince Samolah (GK)
    5 Sadock Ndobé
    4 Freeman Niamathé Yellow Card
    2 Saint-Cyr Ngam Ngam
    20 Thibault Ban
    21 Peter Guinari
    24 Axel Urie
    3 Flory Yangao
    7 Trésor Toropité
    18 Jospin Gaopandia Yellow Card
    15 Georgino M'Vondo
    Central African Republic Substitutes:
    Christancynth Touaorofei, Stéphane Grengou Cyrus, Marcellin Biandao, Sidney Dambakizi, Fabrice Deanam, Junior Gourrier, Emmanuel Takolingba, Henock Kpeko Damona, Isaac Ngoma, Karl Namnganda, Saint-Fort Dimokoyen.

    NGA Nigeria

    No. Name
    1 Maduka Okoye (GK)
    5 William Troost-Ekong
    3 Jamilu Collins
    6 Leon Balogun
    20 Chidozie Awaziem
    15 Moses Simon
    4 Frank Onyeka Yellow Card
    10 Joe Aribo
    7 Ahmed Musa
    9 Victor Osimhen
    14 Kelechi Iheanacho
    Nigeria Substitutes:
    Kevin Akpoguma, Innocent Bonke, Samuel Kalu, Abdullahi Shehu, Daniel Akpeyi, Calvin Bassey, Chidera Ejuke, Paul Onuachu, Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Francis Uzoho, Kenneth Omeruo.

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