Sierra Leone vs Djibouti, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 12': Goal! Sierra Leone 1, Djibouti 0. Curtis Davies (Sierra Leone) with an attempt from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emmanuel Samadia.
- 35': Goal! Sierra Leone 1, Djibouti 1. Gabriel Dadzie (Djibouti) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Sierra Leone 1, Djibouti 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Sierra Leone 1, Djibouti 1.
- 51': Goal! Sierra Leone 2, Djibouti 1. Augustus Kargbo (Sierra Leone) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Osman Kakay.
- 67': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Alpha Conteh replaces Sullay Kaikai.
- 67': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Daniel Kanu replaces Amadou Bakayoko.
- 72': Substitution, Djibouti. Ahmed Omar replaces Mahad Abdillahi.
- 73': Substitution, Djibouti. Ramadan Abdi replaces Ahmed Aden.
- 79': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Abu Dumbuya replaces Mustapha Bundu.
- 79': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Rodney Michael replaces Augustus Kargbo.
- 88': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Ibrahim Sillah replaces Alusine Koroma.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Djibouti. Abdillahi Elmi replaces Doualeh Elabeh.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Sierra Leone 2, Djibouti 1.
- 0': Match ends, Sierra Leone 2, Djibouti 1.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi
Location: El Jadida, Morocco
Attendance: 250
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
Sierra Leone (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Kamara (GK) |
| 15 | Curtis Davies |
| 19 | Emmanuel Samadia |
| 2 | Osman Kakay |
| 8 | Alhassan Koroma |
| 6 | Alusine Pagal Koroma |
| 10 | Mustapha Bundu |
| 11 | Sullay Kaikai |
| 7 | Augustus Kargbo |
| 9 | Amadou Bakayoko |
Djibouti (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Sulait Luyima (GK) |
| 5 | Moussa Hamadou Araita |
| 17 | Yabe Siad |
| 23 | Ibrahim Mohamed |
| 14 | Ali Youssouf Farada |
| 16 | Moustapha Abdi Osman |
| 3 | Gabriel Dadzie |
| 6 | Ahmed Aden |
| 4 | Samuel Akinbinu |
| 9 | Mahad Abdillahi |
| 13 | Doualeh Mahamoud Elabeh |
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