FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

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Mauritius
  • 19': Mike Gaspard
  • 45': Lindsay Rose
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2 - 1
Eswatini
  • 66': Andy Junior Magagula

About

Mauritius are hosting Eswatini at National Sports Complex Pitch 1, Saint Pierre, Mauritius, 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.
  • 19': Goal! Mauritius 1, Eswatini 0. Mike Gaspard (Mauritius) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
  • 45': Goal! Mauritius 2, Eswatini 0. Lindsay Rose (Mauritius) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Kévin Bru.
  • 45'+4': First Half ends, Mauritius 2, Eswatini 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Mauritius 2, Eswatini 0.
  • 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Junior Magagula replaces Innocent Dlamini.
  • 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Neliswa Dlamini replaces Mxolisi Mkhonto.
  • 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Thubelihle Mavuso replaces Bongwa Matsebula.
  • 45': Substitution, Mauritius. Fernando Jackson replaces Mike Gaspard.
  • 50': Lindo Mkhonta (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 63': Substitution, Mauritius. Allan Wan Kut Kai replaces Stephan De Robillard.
  • 63': Substitution, Mauritius. Jason Ferré replaces Aurélien François.
  • 65': Adel Langue (Mauritius) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 66': Goal! Mauritius 2, Eswatini 1. Junior Magagula (Eswatini) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
  • 78': Substitution, Eswatini. Philani Mkhonto replaces Sabelo Ndzinisa.
  • 85': Neliswa Dlamini (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': Substitution, Mauritius. Linley Rita replaces Yannick Aristide.
  • 90'+3': Jason Ferré (Mauritius) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+4': Second Half ends, Mauritius 2, Eswatini 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Mauritius 2, Eswatini 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: National Sports Complex Pitch 1
Location: Saint Pierre, Mauritius
Attendance: 4,000

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
Full Table

Line-Ups

MRI Mauritius (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
16 Dorian Chiotti (GK)
6 Wilson Moutou
4 Lindsay Rose
17 Emmanuel Vincent
5 Jordan Francois
22 Stephen De Robillard
10 Kévin Bru
8 Adel Langue Yellow Card
13 Aurélien Francois
3 Mike Gaspard
11 Yannick Aristide
Mauritius Substitutes:
Hans Patate, Stéphane Nabab, Linley Rita, Adriano Casimir, Fernando Jackson, Ashley Nazira, Jininio Darbon, David Aristide, Kevin Jean-Louis, Allan Wan Kut Kai, Jason Ferré, Brandon Citorah.

SWZ Eswatini (4-4-2)

No. Name
16 Ncamiso Dlamini (GK)
19 Lindo Mkhonta Yellow Card
21 Sifiso Matse
3 Kwakhe Thwala
20 Mxolisi Manana
12 Innocent Dlamini
7 Mthunzi Mkhontfo
5 Bongwa Matsebula
14 Mzwandile Mabelesa
10 Sabelo Ndzinisa
8 Mxolisi Mkhontfo
Eswatini Substitutes:
Sibongakhonkhe Silenge, Andy Junior Magagula, Thubelihle Mavuso, Sibonelo Sibandze, Siphosethu Mabilisa, Simanga Masangane, Neliswa Dlamini, Philani Mkhontfo, Sibusiso Dlamini.

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