Senegal vs Congo DR, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Senegal are hosting Congo DR
at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade, Diamniadio, Senegal, 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.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Goal! Senegal 1, Congo DR 0. Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Habib Diallo.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Senegal 1, Congo DR 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Senegal 1, Congo DR 0.
- 57': Substitution, Congo DR. Théo Bongonda replaces Yoane Wissa.
- 62': Substitution, Senegal. Pape Gueye replaces Iliman Ndiaye.
- 66': Meschack Elia (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Moussa Niakhaté (Senegal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Substitution, Congo DR. Chadrac Akolo replaces Charles Pickel.
- 73': Substitution, Congo DR. Edo Kayembe replaces Gaël Kakuta.
- 78': Substitution, Senegal. Abdallah Sima replaces Habib Diallo.
- 78': Substitution, Senegal. Pathé Ciss replaces Idrissa Gueye.
- 84': Substitution, Congo DR. Fiston Mayele replaces Meschack Elia.
- 84': Substitution, Congo DR. Joris Kayembe replaces Arthur Masuaku.
- 85': Goal! Senegal 1, Congo DR 1. Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Chadrac Akolo.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Senegal. Cherif Ndiaye replaces Nicolas Jackson.
- 90': Substitution, Senegal. Lamine Camara replaces Pape Matar Sarr.
- 90'+7': Pape Gueye (Senegal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Senegal 1, Congo DR 1.
- 0': Match ends, Senegal 1, Congo DR 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade
Location: Diamniadio, Senegal
Venue: Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade
Location: Diamniadio, Senegal
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 10 | +19 | 24 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 10 | +9 | 22 |
| 3 | Sudan | 10 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | Togo | 10 | -5 | 8 |
Line-Ups
Senegal (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Édouard Mendy (GK) |
| 3 | Kalidou Koulibaly |
| 19 | Moussa Niakhaté  |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Seck |
| 17 | Pape Matar Sarr |
| 5 | Idrissa Gueye |
| 21 | Mouhamadou Diarra |
| 18 | Ismaïla Sarr |
| 7 | Nicolas Jackson |
| 13 | Iliman Ndiaye |
| 20 | Habib Diallo |
Congo DR (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dimitry Bertaud (GK) |
| 2 | Henock Inonga Baka |
| 22 | Chancel Mbemba |
| 11 | Arthur Masuaku |
| 4 | Axel Tuanzebe |
| 18 | Charles Pickel |
| 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy |
| 20 | Yoane Wissa |
| 14 | Gaël Kakuta |
| 9 | Samuel Essende |
| 13 | Meschack Elia |
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