Angola vs Eswatini, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Angola

2': Mabululu

FT
1 - 0

Eswatini

About

Angola are hosting Eswatini at Estádio 11 de Novembro, Estádio 11 de Novembro, Angola, 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.
2': Goal! Angola 1, Eswatini 0. Mabululu (Angola) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gelson Dala.
34': Mabululu (Angola) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
38': Kialonda Gaspar (Angola) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
39': Substitution, Eswatini. Ncamiso Dlamini replaces Sibusiso Dlamini.
45': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
45'+8': First Half ends, Angola 1, Eswatini 0.
45': Second Half begins Angola 1, Eswatini 0.
45': Substitution, Angola. Depú replaces Mabululu.
52': Substitution, Eswatini. Mthunzi Mkhontfo replaces Mxolisi Mkhonto.
52': Substitution, Eswatini. Neliswa Dlamini replaces Philani Mkhonto.
62': Mcolisi Manana (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
69': Substitution, Angola. Manuel Benson replaces Milson.
81': Substitution, Angola. Eddie Afonso replaces Sandro Cruz.
81': Substitution, Angola. Marcos Silva replaces Gelson Dala.
85': Substitution, Eswatini. Thubelihle Mavuso replaces Bongwa Matsebula.
90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
90'+1': Substitution, Angola. Jordy Gaspar replaces Clinton Mata.
90'+6': Second Half ends, Angola 1, Eswatini 0.
0': Match ends, Angola 1, Eswatini 0.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Estádio 11 de Novembro
Location: Estádio 11 de Novembro, Angola
Attendance: 30,000

WCQ - CAF Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Cape Verde	10	+8	23
2	Cameroon	10	+12	19
3	Libya	10	+2	16
4	Angola	10	+1	12

Full Table

Line-Ups

Angola (4-3-3)

No.	Name
22	Neblú (GK)
5	David Carmo
6	Kialonda Gaspar
13	Sandro Cruz
4	Clinton Mata
23	Show
17	Randy Nteka
16	Fredy
19	Mabululu
10	Gelson Dala
11	Felicio Milson

Angola Substitutes:

Lucas João, Depú, Landu Langanga, Maestro, Jordy Gaspar, Jonathan Buatu, Jonás Ramalho, Benson Manuel, Estrela, Marcos Silva, Eddie Afonso, Antonio Dominique.

Eswatini (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
1	Sibusiso Dlamini (GK)
19	Lindo Mkhonta
14	Mzwandile Mabelesa
21	Sifiso Matse
3	Kwakhe Thwala
20	Mxolisi Manana
12	Innocent Dlamini
8	Mxolisi Mkhontfo
5	Bongwa Matsebula
9	Philani Mkhontfo
10	Sabelo Ndzinisa

Eswatini Substitutes:

Sibongakhonkhe Silenge, Andy Junior Magagula, Mthunzi Mkhontfo, Sibonelo Sibandze, Ncamiso Dlamini, Siphosethu Mabilisa, Thubelihle Mavuso, Neliswa Dlamini, Simanga Masangane.

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