Liberia vs Equatorial Guinea, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
45': Nohan KennehAbout
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 9': Goal! Liberia 0, Equatorial Guinea 1. Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by José Machín.
- 27': Nohan Kenneh (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Josete Miranda (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 45': Second yellow card to Nohan Kenneh (Liberia) for a bad foul.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Liberia 0, Equatorial Guinea 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Liberia 0, Equatorial Guinea 1.
- 45': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Federico Nguema replaces Josete Miranda.
- 45': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Néstor Senra replaces Carlos Akapo.
- 45': Substitution, Liberia. Daniel Toe replaces Albert Korvah.
- 52': Iban Salvador (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Álex Balboa replaces Pablo Ganet.
- 66': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Santiago Eneme replaces José Machín.
- 73': Substitution, Liberia. Abu Kamara replaces William Jebor.
- 73': Substitution, Liberia. Divine Teah replaces Marcus Macauley.
- 73': Substitution, Liberia. Jamal Arago replaces Mark Pabai.
- 73': Substitution, Liberia. Tonia Tisdell replaces Edward Ledlum.
- 80': Jesús Owono (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Dorian Junior replaces Emilio Nsue.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Liberia 0, Equatorial Guinea 1.
- 0': Match ends, Liberia 0, Equatorial Guinea 1.
Game Information
Venue: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Attendance: 3,044
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia | 10 | +22 | 28 |
| 2 | Namibia | 10 | +3 | 15 |
| 3 | Liberia | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Malawi | 10 | +1 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Liberia (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Ashley Williams (GK) |
| 20 | Mo Sangare |
| 24 | Sampson Dweh |
| 11 | Mark Pabai |
| 13 | Joel Johnson Alajarin |
| 8 | Marcus Macauley |
| 4 | Nohan Kenneh  |
| 19 | Oscar Dorley |
| 10 | William Jebor |
| 22 | Edward Ledlum |
| 12 | Albert Korvah |
Equatorial Guinea (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Owono (GK) |
| 16 | Saúl Coco |
| 21 | Esteban Obiang |
| 11 | Basilio Ndong |
| 15 | Carlos Akapo |
| 7 | José Machín |
| 4 | Federico Bikoro |
| 22 | Pablo Ganet |
| 10 | Emilio Nsue |
| 6 | Iban Salvador |
| 17 | Josete Miranda |
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