Angola vs Eswatini, 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.
- 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
Venue: Estádio 11 De Novembro
Location: Estádio 11 de Novembro, Angola
Attendance: 30,000
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 10 | +8 | 23 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 10 | +12 | 19 |
| 3 | Libya | 10 | +2 | 16 |
| 4 | Angola | 10 | +1 | 12 |
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 |
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 |
WCQ - CAF News
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