Liberia vs Sao Tome and Principe, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Liberia are hosting Sao Tome and Principe
at Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Monrovia, Liberia, 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.
- 4': Goal! Liberia 1, São Tomé e Príncipe 0. Nicholas Andrews (Liberia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Nelson Laomie.
- 32': Goal! Liberia 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 0. Bryant Farkarlun (Liberia) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nelson Laomie.
- 44': Goal! Liberia 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 1. Dola (São Tomé e Príncipe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ronaldo Lumungo.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Liberia 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Liberia 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 1.
- 45': Substitution, Liberia. Edward Ledlum replaces Bryant Farkarlun.
- 60': Substitution, Liberia. Jegbay Morris Konneh replaces Ayouba Kosiah.
- 60': Substitution, Liberia. Sebastain Teclar replaces Nicholas Andrews.
- 64': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. João Silva replaces Mauro Vilhete.
- 64': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Ricardo Fernandes replaces Adjakson Ramos.
- 73': Sampson Dweh (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76': Substitution, Liberia. Divine Teah replaces Nelson Laomie.
- 76': Substitution, Liberia. William Gibson replaces Augustine Otu.
- 80': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Iniesta replaces Dola.
- 86': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Waldimison replaces Joel Neves.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Liberia 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 1.
- 0': Match ends, Liberia 2, São Tomé e Príncipe 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Attendance: 13,025
Venue: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Attendance: 13,025
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 |
|---|---|
| 16 | Tommy Songo (GK) |
| 12 | Prince Balde |
| 5 | Sampson Dweh  |
| 13 | Nelson Laomie |
| 14 | Nicholas Andrews |
| 6 | Salomon Tweh |
| 4 | Nohan Kenneh |
| 19 | Oscar Dorley |
| 20 | Augustine Otu |
| 10 | Ayouba Kosiah |
| 21 | Jimmy Farkarlun |
Sao Tome and Principe (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Pedro Mateus (GK) |
| 4 | Adjakson Ramos |
| 14 | Rogério Fernandes |
| 3 | Gilberto d'Almeida |
| 18 | Nicola Braganca |
| 22 | Vavá Pequeno |
| 20 | Sérgio Malé |
| 8 | Joel Neves |
| 9 | Dola |
| 11 | Ronaldo Afonso |
| 10 | Mauro Vihete |
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