FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Nigeria
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    Central African Republic
    • 90'+1': Karl Namnganda

    About

    Nigeria are hosting Central African Republic at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

    Venue: Teslim Balogun Stadium
    Location: Lagos, Nigeria

    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

    NGA Nigeria

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

    CTA Central African Republic

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

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