Malawi vs Liberia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Malawi are hosting Liberia
at Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi, 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.
- 3': Goal! Malawi 0, Liberia 1. Ayouba Kosiah (Liberia) right footed shot from more than 35 yards to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sheikh Sesay.
- 29': Prince Balde (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Malawi 0, Liberia 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Malawi 0, Liberia 1.
- 60': Substitution, Malawi. Mayele Malango replaces Patrick Mwaungulu.
- 61': Goal! Malawi 0, Liberia 2. Ayouba Kosiah (Liberia) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nelson Laomie.
- 62': Substitution, Liberia. Jegbay Morris Konneh replaces William Gibson.
- 63': Substitution, Liberia. Divine Teah replaces Edward Ledlum.
- 63': Substitution, Liberia. Nohan Kenneh replaces Sheikh Sesay.
- 70': Lloyd Aaron (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 72': Goal! Malawi 1, Liberia 2. Gaba Mhango (Malawi) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mayele Malango.
- 74': Substitution, Malawi. Chawanangwa Kaonga replaces McDonald Lameck.
- 77': Substitution, Malawi. Lanjesi Nkhoma replaces Wisdom Mpinganjira.
- 80': Own Goal by Junior Yeanaye, Liberia. Malawi 2, Liberia 2.
- 88': Gaba Mhango (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Kemoh Kamara (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Philip Tarnue (Liberia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Malawi 2, Liberia 2.
- 0': Match ends, Malawi 2, Liberia 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Bingu National Stadium
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Venue: Bingu National Stadium
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
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
Malawi (4-1-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | William Thole (GK) |
| 5 | Chembezi Denis |
| 3 | John Charles Petro |
| 6 | Lloyd Aaron  |
| 12 | Alick Lungu |
| 2 | Mcdonald Lameck |
| 8 | Lloyd Njaliwa |
| 13 | Patrick Mwaungulu |
| 7 | Wisdom Mpinganjira |
| 9 | Richard Mbulu |
| 11 | Frank Mhango |
Liberia (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Yeanaye (GK) |
| 5 | Kemoh Kamara |
| 12 | Prince Balde |
| 13 | Nelson Laomie |
| 15 | William Gibson |
| 6 | Salomon Tweh |
| 19 | Oscar Dorley |
| 3 | Sheikh Sesay |
| 10 | Ayouba Kosiah |
| 22 | Edward Ledlum |
| 20 | Philip Tarnue |
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