Eswatini vs Angola, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Eswatini are hosting Angola
at Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba, Eswatini, 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 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Eswatini 0, Angola 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Eswatini 0, Angola 0.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Innocent Dlamini replaces Banele Ndzabandzaba.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Mcolisi Manana replaces Siphosethu Mabilisa.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Neliswa Dlamini replaces Philani Mkhonto.
- 48': Goal! Eswatini 1, Angola 0. Justice Figuareido (Eswatini) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 54': Goal! Eswatini 2, Angola 0. Justice Figuareido (Eswatini) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Lindo Mkhonta.
- 62': Substitution, Eswatini. Muzi Tsabedze replaces Justice Figuareido.
- 66': Substitution, Angola. Ary Papel replaces Manuel Benson.
- 66': Substitution, Angola. Show replaces Milson.
- 69': Goal! Eswatini 2, Angola 1. Jonathan Buatu (Angola) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Show.
- 69': Lindo Mkhonta (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Substitution, Eswatini. Bongi Magagula replaces Mxolisi Mkhonto.
- 80': Goal! Eswatini 2, Angola 2. Ary Papel (Angola) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Fredy.
- 81': Substitution, Angola. Chico Banza replaces Mabululu.
- 81': Substitution, Angola. Gilberto replaces Zito Luvumbo.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Angola. Maestro replaces Fredy.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Eswatini 2, Angola 2.
- 0': Match ends, Eswatini 2, Angola 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Somhlolo National Stadium
Location: Lobamba, Eswatini
Venue: Somhlolo National Stadium
Location: Lobamba, Eswatini
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 |
Line-Ups
Eswatini (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Mlamuli Makhanya (GK) |
| 18 | Gift Gamedze |
| 3 | Nkosingiphile Shongwe |
| 6 | Mxolisi Mkhontfo |
| 13 | Siphosethu Mabilisa |
| 19 | Lindo Mkhonta  |
| 10 | Andy Junior Magagula |
| 9 | Banele Ndzabandzaba |
| 11 | Philani Mkhontfo |
| 22 | Simanga Masangane |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
Angola (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Neblú (GK) |
| 5 | David Carmo |
| 3 | Jonathan Buatu |
| 13 | Tó Carneiro |
| 2 | António Hossi |
| 15 | Beni |
| 16 | Fredy |
| 10 | Felicio Milson |
| 18 | Zito Luvumbo |
| 19 | Mabululu |
| 14 | Benson Manuel |
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