Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Guinea-Bissau are hosting Sierra Leone
at Stade du 24 Septembre, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, 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.
- 20': Abu Dumbuya (Sierra Leone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Jefferson Encada (Guinea-Bissau) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Goal! Guinea-Bissau 0, Sierra Leone 1. Kei Kamara (Sierra Leone) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sallieu Tarawallie.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Guinea-Bissau 0, Sierra Leone 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Guinea-Bissau 0, Sierra Leone 1.
- 62': Juma Bah (Sierra Leone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Mohamed Kabba replaces Juma Bah.
- 68': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Franculino Djú replaces Beto.
- 68': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Nito Gomes replaces Burá.
- 68': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Renato Nhaga replaces Dálcio.
- 74': Goal! Guinea-Bissau 1, Sierra Leone 1. Mama Baldé (Guinea-Bissau) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Carlos Mané.
- 78': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Mauro Rodrigues replaces Jefferson Encada.
- 79': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Tamble Monteiro replaces Mamadi Camará.
- 85': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Mohamed Turay replaces Kei Kamara.
- 85': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Momoh Kamara replaces Alhassan Koroma.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90': Tyrese Fornah (Sierra Leone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Saidu Fofanah replaces Abu Dumbuya.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Guinea-Bissau 1, Sierra Leone 1.
- 0': Match ends, Guinea-Bissau 1, Sierra Leone 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade du 24 Septembre
Location: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Venue: Stade du 24 Septembre
Location: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 10 | +15 | 21 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 10 | -2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Guinea-Bissau (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Balde (GK) |
| 5 | Fali Candé |
| 20 | Sori Mané |
| 8 | Iano Imbene |
| 15 | Jefferson Encada  |
| 16 | Mamadi Camara |
| 7 | Dálcio |
| 6 | Burá |
| 9 | Beto |
| 17 | Mama Baldé |
| 10 | Carlos Mané |
Sierra Leone (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alhaji Sesay (GK) |
| 21 | Juma Bah |
| 18 | Sallieu Tarawallie |
| 5 | Alpha Turay |
| 19 | Emmanuel Samadia |
| 2 | Osman Kakay |
| 14 | Tyrese Fornah |
| 4 | Abu Diaby Dumbuya |
| 7 | Augustus Kargbo |
| 8 | Alhassan Koroma |
| 10 | Kei Kamara |
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