Sudan vs South Sudan, 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.
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Sudan 0, South Sudan 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sudan 0, South Sudan 0.
- 57': Substitution, Sudan. Ali Abu Eshrein replaces Mohamed Al Mustafa.
- 57': Substitution, Sudan. Musa Kante replaces Abo Eisa.
- 64': Substitution, South Sudan. Pap Chol replaces Tito Lukciir.
- 71': Substitution, South Sudan. David Sebit replaces Valentino Yuel.
- 71': Substitution, South Sudan. William Gama replaces Joseph Malish.
- 71': Substitution, Sudan. Mohamed Eisa replaces Abdel Raouf.
- 71': Substitution, Sudan. Salah Adil replaces Yasir Mozamil.
- 76': Goal! Sudan 1, South Sudan 0. Mohamed Eisa (Sudan) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 77': Mohamed Eisa (Sudan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Substitution, Sudan. Yasin Hamed replaces Saif Terry.
- 84': William Gama (South Sudan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Substitution, South Sudan. Yohanna Paulino replaces Nelson Victor.
- 90'+8': Goal! Sudan 1, South Sudan 1. David Sebit (South Sudan) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pal Paul Puk.
- 90'+9': David Sebit (South Sudan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Sudan 1, South Sudan 1.
- 0': Match ends, Sudan 1, South Sudan 1.
Game Information
Venue: Martyrs of February Stadium
Location: Benina, Libya
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
Sudan (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Mohamed Mustafa (GK) |
| 3 | Mohamed Saeed |
| 4 | Abdel Rahman Koko |
| 15 | Bakhit Khamis |
| 7 | Ramadan Agab |
| 2 | Abu Aagla |
| 5 | Walieldin Khidir |
| 8 | Abdel Raouf |
| 9 | Saifeldin Malik Bakhit Maki |
| 20 | Abobaker Eisa |
| 11 | Yasir Mozamil |
South Sudan (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Majak Maling (GK) |
| 4 | Pal Paul Puk |
| 12 | Rashid Toha |
| 3 | Wani Ivan Adebo |
| 13 | Samuel Taban |
| 2 | Nelson Victor |
| 18 | Peter Chan |
| 6 | Joseph Malish |
| 9 | Tito Okello |
| 7 | Valentino Yuel |
| 11 | Tito Mayor |
WCQ - CAF News
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.