
Liberia vs Equatorial Guinea, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 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': 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 Nsue 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': Substitution, Equatorial Guinea. Dorian Hanza 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
WC Qual - CAF Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tunisia | 2 | +5 | 6 |
2 | Equatorial Guinea | 2 | +2 | 6 |
3 | Namibia | 2 | +1 | 3 |
4 | Malawi | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Liberia (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Ashley Williams (GK) |
20 | Mohammed 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 | Jose Machin |
4 | Féderico Bikoro |
22 | Pablo Ganet |
10 | Emilio Nsue |
6 | Ibán Salvador ![]() |
17 | Josete Miranda ![]() |
WC Qual - CAF News

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